Creating LBGTQ Safe Spaces

Workplaces

LBGT Health and Well Being  Transgender Workplace Support Guide 

The 40 page guide is divided into four sections: Thinking About Gender aims to open up for discussion about how we think about gender today, what assumptions we might rely on and how we might become more inclusive in how we talk, act and think about gender. Legislation aims to give you a general overview of some of the most important legislation with regards to transgender issues in the workplace. Policies looks at how some of this legislation influences policies relevant to transgender employees. Practicalities addresses some of the issues that employers/managers and transgender employees may wish to go over together when thinking about how transitioning or coming out in the workplace may affect them and their organisation. 

Beyond Diversity: An LGBT Best Practice Guide for Employers 

The LGBT Best Practice 28 page Guide for Employers is a practical tool to help organizations develop more LGBT inclusive workplaces, focusing on and sharing the best practices great Canadian organizations, of all structures and sizes, have found to be instrumental in building an inclusive workforce. This guide will help drive the conversation around inclusive policies & programs that are changing the way Canadian workplaces operate. 

In & Out Diverging Perspective on LBGT Inclusion In the Workplace 

Creating a Positive Work Environment for LGBT Faculty: What Higher Education Unions Can Do 

Schools

Action for Children  A guide to supporting trans children and young people 

This 16 page guide provides clear information and guidance on how to support trans and gender-questioning children and young people and to help challenge transphobia. It will enable staff and volunteers to develop their approach to trans inclusion and empower trans children and young people to to be themselves and achieve their full potential. 

Trans* Inclusion Schools Toolkit 

The purpose of this 40-page toolkit is to provide clear information and guidance to schools and colleges on how to support transgender and gender questioning pupils and students. Some schools are already doing good work in this area but there is more work to be done to prevent transphobia. This toolkit will enable schools to develop their approach to trans* inclusion and support and enable trans* pupils and students to enjoy their studies and achieve their potential.

University of Leicester Transitioning Guide A Guide to supporting our Transgender Staff and Students through transitioning For use by Staff and Students 

This 35 page guide aims to promote an awareness and understanding of transgender identity and the journey of transitioning. It provides guidance to those who are supporting staff and students through transitioning as well as highlighting key points of contact and support. It is important to acknowledge that the experience and journey of transitioning is unique to every individual and therefore this guide should be used to inform and advise support which is tailored to the individuals needs of the person transitioning.

The Forum: For sexual orientation and gender equality in post secondary education Guidance on trans equality in post-school education 

This 32 page guide provides information and suggests effective approaches for ensuring that trans equality is embedded in all policies and practices in post school education. It is relevant for education providers, managers, staff, students, students’ unions, trade unions and other sector organisations.