Growing up can be hard for some LGBTQ+ children and young people. Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more common among people who are LGBTQ+. Children and young people need to feel safe and supported and may need help from a trusted adult as they begin to explore their identities and understand their feelings.
When accessing and referring to the organisations detailed on these pages, professionals should be mindful that in some cases guidance may exceed and conflict with statutory guidance provided by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Guidance for education settings
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Statutory Guidance: Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education (DfE) (PDF)
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The Equality Act 2010 and schools (DfE) (PDF)
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Inspecting Teaching of the Protected Characteristics in Schools (Ofsted)
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Guidance for Maintained Schools and Academies on Transgender Pupils (Safe Schools Alliance UK) (PDF) - pending the DfE transgender guidance for schools, not yet been published
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The Cass review (An independent review of gender identity services for children and young people)