Professionals - Referring to us
If you are a professional (teacher, social worker, youth worker etc) and want to refer a young person, our guidelines and referral form can be found by clicking on the links below. NB - All referrals require the young person’s consent and must be discussed with project workers first.
One2oneReferralGuidelines_agencies2009.pdf
ReferralFaxbackforms2009.pdf
Working with schools in London to achieve a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT) young people, and those questioning their sexuality to play, learn and thrive.
School children face many challenges at an age which can prove to be difficult anyway. Yet, for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young people, this can be a traumatic time for them in the home, the school and outside.
We can help you ensure that your school is a safe, inclusive and friendly environment for LGBT pupils, parents and staff.
"I liked the way terminology was really qualified. I also found advice on how to deal with specific situations helpful...It's given me a lot of confidence about how to deal with the issues" - Teacher training participant
PACE is offering a FREE package of support regarding LGBT issues to your school, your pupils and their families. This support includes (but is not restricted to):
- FREE Play looking at issues relating to sexuality and race available to year 9 & 10 pupils (normally costs around £350 or more)
- School staff training on LGBT issues
- Support in the delivery of lessons (where requested by schools)
- 1:1 support for individuals under the age of 18 who have issues relating to their sexuality, or gender identity
- Under 18's Counselling
- Family Therapy and support sessions (either individually, or 'whole family' sessions).
Due to the tight timescale of this project, coupled with the fact we are covering all London boroughs in 4 years (8 boroughs per year) we will prioritise those schools who commit to monitoring homophobic/transphobic bullying. This is in order that we can see the effect this project is having within the schools we work with.
If you would like your school to participate in this programme, please click this link to be taken to the registration form. We will contact you to confirm your place.
If you wish to discuss anything about this programme, you can contact Tim Eastwood (Under 16's Programme Manager) or Jo Beecham (Children and Family Services Manager) by calling 020 7700 1323, or click here to send an e-mail.
Theatre in Schools
Them & Us
PACE works in conjunction with the Little Fish Theatre Company, to provide an exciting theatre production for schools which deals with issues relating to race, and sexuality.
This Theatre Production is aimed at pupils in years 9 & 10.
Teacher training is provided, by PACE and further follow-up support is available.
If you would like to express an interest in having the play at your school, click here.
"The impact of teaching staff openly and consistently confronting homophobic prejudice cannot be underestimated – many under 16 year-olds have had little, if any, experience in their everyday lives of openly gay people and others that consistently challenge homophobia. I therefore hope that this project will encourage school staff and young people who are involved with it to work together, challenge their own beliefs and work towards a school culture that condemns homophobia and supports students who are not identifying as heterosexual." - Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
In addition to the teacher training (mentioned in the Schools Programme) PACE can offer training to organisation which engage with children and young people.
Cost of Training: FREE (to organisations in London working with Children & Young People)
Training will look at:
- Identifying Homophobic/Transphobic Bullying
- The effects of such bullying
- How to effectively deal with bullying
- Identifying risks & signs of sexual exploitation
- The effects of sexual exploitation
- How to reduce the risks of sexual exploitation
- Legislation
- Suitable referral organisations
Examples of organisations which are eligible for this FREE training programme include:
- CAMHS
- Connexions
- Youth Groups (both LGBT and non-LGBT)
- Children and Young People's Services
CPD points are available to those who attend the full training session.
If you would like to enquire about training for your organisation, or if you would like the trainer to come into your organisation to deliver the training to the whole staff team, you can call 020 7700 1323 or click here to book your place on the training.
