Our Westleigh family is at its strongest when everyone feels included and differences are celebrated

Nationally, did you know that:

  • 45% of LGBT+ students experience bullying
  • 40% of LGBT+ students are not taught anything about LGBT+ issues in school
  • 40% of bullied LGBT+ students miss school because of bullying
  • 52% of LGBT+ students say bullying has negatively affected their future educational plans
  • 84% of trans students and 61% of lesbian, gay and bisexual students have self-harmed
  • 45% of trans students and 22% of lesbian, gay and bisexual students have attempted to take their own life

By promoting LGBT+ inclusion, you are helping students feel seen, heard and valued.

To support this, students will complete five activities that promote diversity and inclusion. There are lots of ways to get involved, so take a look at the suggestions below.

Complete FIVE activities to earn your WoWSER badge and become a Winner Of the Westleigh Schools Enrichment Reward!

Pick at least 5 activities and show your Form Tutor before the end of Diversity week. We would also love to share what you have been doing, so please take a picture and email to wowsers@westleigh.wigan.sch.uk.