Exceeding Expectations

Exceeding Expectations is Manchester’s initiative to end homophobia through education.

The project which is aimed at secondary schools throughout the city is an unprecedented collaboration between the Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Manchester City Council Children’s Services, Manchester Healthy Schools Partnership, the Albert Kennedy Trust and the Hope Theatre Company. Over the next three years Exceeding Expectations will support more than 12,000 education professionals with appropriate interventions, a Theatre in Education play and advice on homophobia and sexuality.

Exceeding Expectations are looking for colleagues in Manchester Schools to sign up as champions for the initiative. For more information please contact: exceedingexpectations@lgf.org.uk

Issue 8

Featuring:

> Baroness Delyth Morgan on homophobic bullying
> Bishop of Manchester pledges his support
> How to get staff training in your school
> OUTLOUD Theatre in Education workshops update
> What Exceeding Expectations resources are available

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Issue 7

Featuring:

> Latest research around Homophobia in schools
> LGBT History Month details and resources
> How to support Lesbian and Gay staff in your school
> Premier footballers asked to help end homophobia

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Issue 6

Featuring:

> Anti-bullying week 2008
> Cyber bullying - a whole community issue
> Outloud DVD tackles homophobia in schools
> Gay teachers
> Sir Ian McKellen school tour details

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Issue 5

Featuring:

> Groundbreaking play hits Manchester schools
> What the pupils say
> L.G.Y.M. speaks
> How to get your free support package
> 'Zero Tolerance' poster campaign

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Issue 4

Featuring:

> The Experiences of Young Gay People in Schools
> National Anti-Bullying Week
> Exceeding Expectations Showcase
> Guidance for Schools
> Exceeding Expectations talks to Julie Wolstenholme

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Issue 3

Featuring:

> IDAHO - why do we need it?
> A message from Judy Moorhouse - President of the NUT
> The Albert Kennedy Trust
> Young people's poster campaign
> Manchester Pride LGBT Heritage Trail

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Issue 2

Featuring:

> February is LGBT history month
> 'Coming Out' - David's story
> Theatre in schools to target homophobia
> How to create a log of homophobic incidents
> Resources available

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Issue 1

Featuring:

> What is Exceeding Expectations?
> What is homophobia & homophobic bullying?
> Schools responsibility - why do anything?
> A message from Pauline Newman
> Legislation: Adults & Young people in education

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