P-05-1022 To follow the Scottish Parliament and have LGBTQ Welsh history taught in all Welsh schools

This petition was submitted by Natalie Bowen having collected a total of 116 signatures.

Text of Petition:                     

As someone who grew up under the shadow of Section 28 lack of LGBTQ+ education in schools has affected my entire life. It is unacceptable that the next generation of LGBTQ+ people should grow up this way. Wales has a rich and varied LGBTQ+ history and we believe that teaching this in schools will create a safer and more accepting environment for all.

Additional Information:

Norena Shopland is the leading LGBTQ Welsh historian in the world. She has more than enough knowledge to be able to assist the government with this.

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 13/10/2020.

The Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to note the petition and the responses received, including the broad satisfaction of the petitioners. In light of the prioritisation being given to the flexibility of subjects taught in the new curriculum and the introduction of statutory Relationships and Sexuality Education, the Committee agreed to write back to the Minister for Education to stress the importance of addressing this issue and close the petition.

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It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 13/10/2020.

Senedd Constituency and Region

• Rhondda
• South Wales Central

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