This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Education Safeguarding Professional, Zarine Power for the attention of all schools.
The NSPCC has published a news story on 2,400 Childline counselling sessions regarding children's issues or concerns about sexuality, gender and identity issues in 2024/25. The story discusses young people’s concerns including discrimination, coming out and worries about prejudice or bullying. The story also signposts to help and resources for children, parents and carers.
Read the news story: Childline delivers thousands of counselling sessions to young people about sexuality and gender identity issues