article_snippet.sent: National Union of Teachers said MPs had a duty to tackle ‘homophobia, biphobia and transphobia’ in schools and create a ‘positive climate of understanding about sexuality’.
article_snippet.sent: The proposal was contained in a motion on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights passed by the NUT at the NUT annual conference in Harrogate yesterday.
article_snippet.sent: Other proposals included promoting LGBT History Month – which celebrates gay and transgender rights movements – in every school.
article_snippet.sent: a motion on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights passed by the NUT at its annual conference in Harrogate yesterday also advocated supporting transgender students and staff
article_snippet.sent: ‘We need education policy that develops curriculum for children and young people that supports the democratic values of a diverse Britain – including LGBT equality.
article_snippet.sent: The proposal comes amid a row over the government’s new requirement for schools to teach ‘fundamental British values’, which include tolerance of other faiths and lifestyles.
highlights_snippet.sent: to tackle 'homophobia'
  