Understand the key concerns of students
Young people share their experiences of school and outline why we need to work together to make them safer more inclusive places to learn.
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Seven common concerns
Listen and learn from students.
Create opportunities for them to share their concerns and experiences in ways that work for them.
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Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
Bullying, homophobia and transphobia
Young people discuss their experiences of homophobic and transphobic bullying.
Young people discuss their experiences of homophobic and transphobic bullying.
Closed Captions
The need for visibility
Don’t talk “around” LGBTQIA issues.
Acknowledge our existence and make it clear that we matter and will be protected by the school.
Ministry of Education
Risks of isolation
Sexuality may be viewed differently according to people’s social and cultural contexts, values, and beliefs.
This short video excerpt highlights the need for visibility to build understanding and reduce isolation.
It is taken from the LGBTQIA+ Aotearoa Then & Now documentary.
The impact of binary norms
Young people describe the impact of binary norms on their learning and wellbeing.
Young people explore and challenge norms about gender, sex, and sexuality.
Closed Captions
Six wellbeing objectives
Consultation with LGBTQIA+ young people identified six key objectives to support wellbeing and participation.
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Next steps
Return to the guide “Supporting LGBTQIA+ students”
How to use this site
Guide to Index of the guide: Behaviour and learning
Understand:
Strategies for action:
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Foster wellbeing and mental healthShow suggestions for Foster wellbeing and mental health
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Embed social and emotional learningShow suggestions for Embed social and emotional learning
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Be proactiveShow suggestions for Be proactive
- Identify factors that shape behaviour
- Recognise and remove barriers to learning
- Manage times of stress or change
- Recognise emerging distress
- Plan and practise adult responses
- Create support plans
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Respond in challenging situationsShow suggestions for Respond in challenging situations
