Latest update on the implementation of this statutory guidance from the Department for Education (DfE)

We often use cognitive shortcuts in situations where we need to make quick decisions with limited information. One shortcut involves over-generalizing from ‘schemas’: mental representations about things, people, places and events, based on our knowledge and experiences.

For some children, home may not always be a safe place and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may have made the situation worse.

The UK charity BEAT Eating Disorders has seen a 50 per cent rise in demand for its Helpline since the coronavirus outbreak began.

This figure is unsurprising: the lockdown has destroyed any sense of routine and led to changes in the support on offer – two vital elements in eating disorder recovery.

Understanding the context of young people’s lives will greatly improve your capacity to respond to their needs. This factsheet has been developed from statistics found in national reports. It provides you with an integral understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer/Questioning) young people in schools.