Forum for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Equality in Post-School Education
The Forum for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Equality in Post-School Education (The Forum) was established in April 2007.
The Forum brings together post-school education sector partners to ensure a coordinated approach to sexual orientation and gender identity equality within the sector. This facilitates the sharing and promotion of expertise and good practice. The Forum meets quarterly.
The Forum's vision is for a post-school education sector where:
- all learners and staff (actual and potential), regardless of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, are treated with dignity and equal respect and are enabled to realise their full potential
- systematic action is undertaken to eliminate all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying around sexual orientation and gender identity
- sexual orientation and gender identity equality are widely and consistently promoted alongside other equality strands, such as race, gender, disability, religion or belief and age, and embedded within a comprehensive equality action plan.
Membership:
- Association of Colleges
- Association of Teachers and Lecturers
- Learning and Skills Improvement Agency (LSIS)
- Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
- Equality Challenge Unit
- Learning and Skills Council
- Lifelong Learning UK (Secretariat for group)
- National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
- National Union of Students
- UNISON
- University and College Union (Chair of group)
You can see related documents, or for more information about the Forum, please contact the contact the Equality and Diversity team.
