Scotland will become the first country in the world to have LGBTQI inclusive education embedded in the curriculum, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has told parliament.

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All state schools will be supported to teach LGBTQI equality and inclusion across different age groups and subjects, grouped under various themes.

The themes will include LGBTQI terminology and identities; tackling homophobia, biphobia and transphobia; prejudice in relation to the LGBTQI community; and promoting awareness of the history of LGBTQI equalities and movements.

All 33 recommendations by the LGBTQI Inclusive Education Working Group, created to improve the learning experience for LGBTQI young people, have been accepted in full by the Scottish Government. Work to implement the recommendations will start immediately.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said:

«Scotland is already considered one of the most progressive countries in Europe for LGBTQI equality. I am delighted to announce we will be the first country in the world to have LGBTQI inclusive education embedded within the curriculum».

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