Wilson's Hospital School

Quality Mark

Quality Mark

What is the LGBTQ+ Quality Mark?

The LGBTQ+ Quality Mark provides a comprehensive approach to developing an LGBTQ+ safe and supportive school.

The LGBTQ+ Quality Mark provides a comprehensive approach to developing an LGBTQ+ safe and supportive school that includes:

  • Ensuring that staff are equipped to support LGBTQ+ students.
  • Creating a supportive, LGBTQ+ inclusive school culture and environment.
  • Encouraging students to share their opinions and ideas on how to create a safe and supportive school.
  • Developing and implementing effective school policies and plans.
  • Implementing a curriculum that supports diversity and respect.
  • Working with parents, community organisations and other local LGBTQ+ youth projects or groups to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Why is the LGBTQ+ Quality Mark Needed?

  • In Ireland, 76% of LGBTQ+ students do not feel safe at school. However, research shows that effective school-based interventions can improve the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ students.
  • In 2022, 57 schools embarked on the 18-month journey to become an accredited LGBTQ+ safe and supportive school.

What does the LGBTQ+ Quality Mark involve?

  1. Recognise

Recognise and promote existing supports for your LGBTQ+ school community.

  1. Build and grow

Build on these existing supports and grow as an LGBTQ+ safe and supportive school through inclusive practice and policies.

  1. Achieve

Celebrate your commitment by attaining the Belong To LGBTQ+ Quality Mark.

The LGBTQ+ Quality Mark focuses on the four key areas of wellbeing promotion from an LGBTQ+ perspective:

  • Creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive culture and environment.
  • Resourcing an LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum.
  • Nurturing LGBTQ+ inclusive relationships and partnerships.
  • Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and planning.
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