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In 2022, SPC was formally recognised as one of the first LGBTI+ Safe and Supportive Schools in Ireland. The LGBTI+ Safe and Supportive Schools Model was designed by BeLonG To, and the Health Promotion & Improvement Department of the Health & Wellbeing Division of Health Service Executive (North West). The Model comprises of six key areas that overlap and interlink to provide a comprehensive approach to developing an LGBTI+ safe, supportive and inclusive school that includes:

Ensuring that staff are LGBTI+ aware and equipped to address LGBTI+ issues and support vulnerable students.

Creating a supportive school culture and environment for all students, including LGBTI+ students.

Developing and implementing effective school policies and plans.

Implementing a curriculum that supports diversity and respect.

Providing direct supports to LGBTI+ young people through the appropriate school structures.

Working with the community outside the school gates, including any local LGBTI+ youth projects/groups, parents and community organisations to promote a wider LGBTI+ inclusive community.

Belong to linkhttps://www.belongto.org/

Safe and Supportive Schools Committee Members :

Ms. Molloy, Ms. O’ Reilly, Mr. Griffin, Ms. O’ Hare, Ms Morris, Mr. Doyle, Mr. O’ Connor,Ms. Burke

Everyone is welcome.

In 2022, SPC was formally recognised as one of the first LGBTI+ Safe and Supportive Schools in Ireland. The LGBTI+ Safe and Supportive Schools Model was designed by BeLonG To, and the Health Promotion & Improvement Department of the Health & Wellbeing Division of Health Service Executive (North West). The Model comprises of six key areas that overlap and interlink to provide a comprehensive approach to developing an LGBTI+ safe, supportive and inclusive school that includes:

Ensuring that staff are LGBTI+ aware and equipped to address LGBTI+ issues and support vulnerable students.

Creating a supportive school culture and environment for all students, including LGBTI+ students.

Developing and implementing effective school policies and plans.

Implementing a curriculum that supports diversity and respect.

Providing direct supports to LGBTI+ young people through the appropriate school structures.

Working with the community outside the school gates, including any local LGBTI+ youth projects/groups, parents and community organisations to promote a wider LGBTI+ inclusive community.

Belong to linkhttps://www.belongto.org/

Safe and Supportive Schools Committee Members :

Ms. Molloy, Ms. O’ Reilly, Mr. Griffin, Ms. O’ Hare, Ms Morris, Mr. Doyle, Mr. O’ Connor,Ms. Burke

Everyone is welcome.