A report by Sheffield Hallam University, Tackling Homophobia and Transphobia In Settings Supporting Young People, examined how LGBT issues are tackled in school and youth work settings in South Yorkshire.
A questionnaire and interviews with young people revealed that many felt professionals did not properly understand the issue, with staff in some settings using homophobic language themselves. Some students also reported school policies that isolated LGBT young people, such as asking them to get changed separately from their peers for PE lessons.
The research found that LGBT young people appeared to expect, or even accept, the bullying they experienced and also reported mental health problems impacted on school attainment and attendance.
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