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What do the letters in LGBTQ stand for? Lesbian is used to describe a female whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other females. Gay is used to describe a male whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other males. Some females identify as gay rather than lesbian. Bisexual describes an individual who is physically, romantically, and/or emotionally attracted to both male and female. Transgender is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Questioning refers to individuals who are unsure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

We don’t want this at Plumstead Manor A few statistics… We don’t want this at Plumstead Manor The government estimates that six per cent of the UK population identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. Estimates suggest that one per cent of the UK population, around 650,000 people, identify as trans. The University of Cambridge polling for Stonewall in The School Report c(2012) found that Over half of lesbian, gay and bisexual young people don’t feel there is an adult at school they can talk to about their sexual orientation. One in four don’t have an adult to talk to at school, home or elsewhere.

Equality and justice is at the heart of everything we do at Plumstead Manor. We want all students to flourish and reach their full potential irrespective of their ability, background, culture, race, religion and sexuality. We are a harmonious and inclusive community with an ethos of mutual respect.

LGBT Advocates at Plumstead Manor A LGBTQ advocate is a member of staff that has volunteered to support students from the LGBTQ community. They have received training (this will continue) and are fully committed to provide support, listen, guide and advise.

LGBT Advocates at Plumstead Manor It is important not to make assumptions about the orientation of the LGBTQ advocates. It is important not to make assumptions about the orientation of your friends and classmates.

Who are they? Ms Buttle Miss Cankaya Ms Hattersley Miss Lavelle LGBT ADVOCATE Ms Buttle Miss Cankaya Ms Hattersley Miss Lavelle Mr Lawes Mr MacFarlane Miss McCulloch Ms Messina-Persad Ms Nutman Ms Osbourne Mrs Phillips Mrs Rehman Ms Reynolds Mrs Temple Mrs Waller Miss Zerrougui

Who are they? If you can’t remember who they are, look for the badge. LGBT ADVOCATE If you can’t remember who they are, look for the badge.