Research, involving interviews with 26 LGBTQI parents and 19 children, found that existing support often centred on issues around bullying, rather than efforts to improve inclusiveness.
The study, conducted by Nottingham Trent University and Goldsmiths, University of London, suggests that a number of simple changes could help LGBTQI parented families feel more comfortable within school communities.
This includes ensuring school forms do not specify mother and father, and putting up LGBTQI aware posters and images in schools to highlight the range of different family models.
Raising awareness of LGBTQI families in sex and relationship education is also highlighted as important in helping children and their families feel comfortable at school.
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