Scotland becomes first country in world to launch LGBT education in schools

After campaigning by Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) the Scottish Government has launched an online teaching resource aiming to embed LGBT equality across the school curriculum.

Campaigners have welcomed news that the Scottish Government has launched the new online platform for teachers and say understanding LGBT history will help empower young people.

The new resource includes an educational website, e-learning courses and tools which parents, teachers, young people and LGBT organisations helped to create.

The resource, which has been backed by leading teacher unions as well as the Equality and Human Rights Commission, includes LGBT history and current issues with a focus on promoting equality and anti-bullying.