I really want to thank you for your participation in the LELE programme. The contributions you made throughout the training activities enabled some livelier discussions, which were essential in exploring what can be challenging and potentially contentious themes for schools. I truly hope you have enjoyed the programme as much as I have working with you! The Ofsted, KCSIE and new RSHE Guidance are all clear on the importance of this work, including how it falls under scope for Ofsted inspection. The difference it can make to the health, happiness and safeguarding of children and young people is the primary reason this work is of crucial importance. I am therefore delighted that you have achieved such excellent progress within a relatively short programme of support.
I wish you every success with your continued whole-school approach journey to identify, prevent and respond to homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying by equipping staff with appropriate knowledge, skills and confidence and developing an inclusive school environment.
Josie Rayner-Wells
The National PSHE/RSE Adviser
