TWO teachers from Kinlochleven High School, Michelle Du Preez and Chloe Putton, have successfully taken part in the Stonewall Scotland School Champions programme, aimed at creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for pupils of all backgrounds.
Chloe Putton and Michelle Du Preez completed the Stonewall Scotland School Champions training.
Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) language and bullying is widespread in UK schools, affecting young people’s well-being as well as their attendance and attainment. A third of gay pupils experience bullying which leads them to change their future educational plans and three in five say it harms their academic performance.