Our school services are designed to address prejudice and improve outcomes for all learners.
Our primary school workshops are delivered by our Education Officers, who are GTCS-registered teachers.
Our data shows that our workshops have strong outcomes, with 9 in 10 learners saying they had a better understanding of prejudice, bullying, and stereotypes. Visit Our Impact for the current data about our services.
The main thing that I learned from the workshop is that it doesn't matter what skin colour you have, what type of hair you have or what type of abilities you have, you are unique in your own way and don't let anyone hurt you.
The workshops also contributed to our development as a rights-respecting school, promoting equality and awareness of diversity and gender stereotypes. This was a really beneficial experience for our pupils, and I would highly recommend it to all schools.
With our expertise and experience working in schools across Scotland, we have identified this pathway as the most effective way to achieve meaningful impact.
Key staff complete Stage 1 of national CPD
Primary school learner workshops
All staff complete Stage 1 of national CPD
All staff complete Stage 2 of national CPD
School action plan developed
Learner workshops for new year groups
We require key staff (including those facilitating the sessions, pastoral care, and any other staff identified by the school) to have completed at least Stage 1 of the national CPD before we deliver any learner workshops, as we have found they are most impactful when staff are engaging with the national CPD and implementation of LGBT Inclusive Education.
We offer primary school workshops from P5 to P7, adapted for the age and stage of learners.
For schools that would like their learners to complete all workshops, we recommend:
Looking to book workshops? Read our Booking FAQs below.
As learners grow and develop, they begin to notice the many ways in which they are all different. Sometimes, this awareness can lead to bullying. This workshop helps learners explore the concept of “difference” positively and educationally.
Learners are supported to think about fairness, kindness, and respect. The workshop includes scenario-based learning about equality and inequality, helping learners to understand why treating others with respect matters in diverse communities.
The workshop allows learners to ask questions and creates opportunities for discussion. Equality & Difference encourages critical thinking, develops an understanding of diversity, and highlights the importance of respect for all – helping to prevent the early factors that can lead to prejudice-based bullying.
Year Groups: P5
Duration: 1 hour
Numbers: Max 33 per session
Location: Delivered in-person, in a classroom.
The workshop includes a short follow-up evaluation activity to be completed in class after the session. Learners will require access to the internet to complete this. Evaluation information is provided to the school afterwards.
A school staff member is required to be present for the duration of the session.
Primary school pupils are already beginning to notice, and be influenced by, messages about how boys and girls are “supposed” to act. These fixed ideas – gender stereotypes – can come from many places, such as media, online content, or peer pressure. They put pressure on children to live up to unrealistic expectations, and can often be the starting point for sexism and homophobia. This workshop helps learners explore and challenge the stereotypes they see around them.
A short animated film, created by primary school pupils in Scotland, shows how gender stereotypes appear in everyday life. Through discussion and learning activities, learners reflect on how stereotypes can affect individuals and communities, and why challenging stereotypes is important.
The workshop encourages learners to think critically and express themselves positively. Challenging Gender Stereotypes highlights how words and actions matter, and supports learners to treat each other with respect.
Yeargroups: P6/P7
Duration: 1 hour
Numbers: Max 33 per session
Location: Delivered in-person, in a classroom.
The workshop includes a short follow-up activity to be completed in class after the session. Learners will require access to the internet to complete this. Evaluation information is provided to the school afterwards.
A school staff member is required to be present for the duration of the session.
This workshop challenges the use of the word ‘gay’ among young people to mean something inferior or bad. Research has shown that this commonly starts in primary school.
The workshop provides examples of when the use of the word ‘gay’ is homophobic and when it is appropriate. Learners will watch a video, created by learners in other primary schools in Scotland, to explore the impact of homophobic language. They will work through further examples in a written story and choose how characters can best react to homophobic language they hear.
The workshop allows learners to ask questions and creates opportunities for discussion. Challenging Homophobic Language encourages empathy, critical thinking and respectful interactions.
Yeargroups: P6/P7
Duration: 1 hour
Numbers: Max 33 per session
Location: Delivered in-person, in a classroom.
The workshop includes a short follow-up evaluation activity to be completed in class after the session. Learners will require access to the internet to complete this. Evaluation information is provided to the school afterwards.
A school staff member is required to be present for the duration of the session.
This workshop leads young people through an exploration of homophobic language and prejudice specifically within the context of football.
It details real-life experiences of football fans and players within Scotland including content from Zander Murray, the first Scottish senior male footballer to publicly come out.
Challenging Homophobia in Football creates opportunities for discussion and allows opportunities to ask questions in order to develop attendees’ understanding of lived experiences. The workshop encourages empathy, develops confidence in challenging this type of language and reiterates key messages around inclusion and anti-discrimination.
This workshop is designed to be delivered in school football academies, school football teams, and similar sporting contexts.
Yeargroups: P6/P7
Duration: 50 minutes
Numbers:Â Max 33 per session (in schools)
Location:Â Delivered in-person, in a classroom
A school staff member is required to be present for the duration of the session.
Please plan sessions based on your school or university timetable, accounting for lunchtimes and breaks. As every institution has its own schedule that we do not have access to, please be specific with the exact times you would like to book.
We are proud to offer services throughout the whole of Scotland.
As we are based in Glasgow, we try to maximise efficiency on our trips outside of the Central Belt by delivering multiple services in each school and/or visiting multiple schools on each trip. Please consider this when booking and we encourage liaising with nearby schools who may also benefit from our services. We may ask to set up a call to discuss arrangements in further detail.
No, all of our services are delivered free of charge.
We only deliver our services in-person, with the exception of ITE inputs. Previous feedback has indicated that online delivery is not as impactful, as our inputs are designed to be interactive and engaging in a manner that works best in a face to face environment. For ITE sessions, whilst we recommend in-person delivery, we do offer this as an online option where necessary.
Yes, a member of school staff must be present at all times during learner assemblies and workshops. At no time are our team to be left alone with or expected to be responsible for learners. Inputs will not be carried out if this cannot be accommodated. Please ensure all facilitating staff are aware of this before our visit.
Additionally, we have found that our workshops typically are most effective when they are supported by the teacher who would usually be responsible for that class during the time when they are delivered. This allows for further discussions and support of young people by that member of staff following the input. This is also why we recommend that teaching staff complete at least Stage 1 of the national CPD in advance of our inputs.
Session times are unable to be adjusted and will fill the entire time allocation. We are unable to split workshops into two parts.
The maximum numbers for each of our services are as follows.
There are specific instructions on the booking form, but please follow these guidelines as you book your services.
Yes, we encourage engaging with multiple sessions and services where possible. For the easiest booking experience, please follow these guidelines.
If you are planning an extensive series of inputs, please get in touch and we will arrange a call.
Yes. For learners with additional support needs within mainstream settings, our services are designed to be accessible to all learners with appropriate support from the school. If there are steps we can take to accommodate the needs of your learners, please let us know when booking.
For secondary schools, we deliver a workshop specifically for learners with additional support needs who are accommodated outwith the mainstream learning environment. As we tailor these inputs to the needs of your learners, we require a call to discuss the session with one of our Education Officers. For further information, visit Secondary Workshops.
AV requirements for all services:
Primary workshops: Our Education Officer will come to the learners’ classroom to keep them in their normal learning environment. Classrooms will need access to AV equipment as specified above.
Secondary assemblies: Microphones are preferable for large audiences but not essential. If you are providing a microphone, please have this set up in advance. Halls will need access to AV equipment as specified above. Learners will need an electronic device with access to the internet – in most cases this would be their phone.
Secondary workshops: Due to the size of most secondary schools, it is preferable for our Education Officers) to remain in one location for all sessions. Where this is not possible, please factor in extra time for relocating and set up between workshops when you make your booking, to avoid losing time from the workshops. Classrooms will need access to AV equipment as specified above. Learners will need an electronic device with access to the internet – in most cases this would be their phone.
CPD: Teachers should be sitting in groups of 6-8, preferably with a mixture of subject specialties, to facilitate collaborative working. Halls or classrooms will need access to AV equipment as specified above. Teachers will need an electronic device with access to the internet – in most cases this would be their phone.
ITE: Lecture halls will need access to AV equipment as specified above. Students will need an electronic device with access to the internet – in most cases this would be their phone. For online delivery, universities will need to facilitate our connection to their online delivery platform and ensure this is shared in advance.
We provide all the materials required for all of our primary workshops.
Yes, but please discuss this with the Education Officer before posting.