Supporting young people with their gender and sexual identity
BBC Children in Need currently fund 40 projects across the UK focused on young people affected by issues related to gender and sexual identity.
We’ve put together a list of helpful resources around supporting young people with their gender and sexual identity, for young people and adults, as well as trusted news sources and young people friendly programs on iPlayer.
Helpful resources and support services
Helpful resources for children and young people
Helpful resources for children and young people
- Resources for young people covering a range of different things such as coming out, faith and religion, and staying safe.
- Online resources that can help you understand what you’re feeling – and which offer advice for you and the important people in your life.
- Trying to understand your sexuality can be confusing sometimes. If you’re struggling to cope or you’re not sure what to do next, Childline have got advice to help.
Stonewall: Children and Young People’s Services Champions programme
Helpful resources for adults
Helpful resources for adults
The Proud Trust: Trusted Adults
- A service developed and created for any adult who has a trusted relationship with a young person.
- Online resources that can help young people understand what they’re feeling – and which offer advice for them and the important people in their life.
Stonewall: Resources for teachers and community leaders
- Best practice, toolkits and resources
Support services
Support services
- Phone: 0300 330 0630 (open 10:00-22:00 every day)
- Email: [email protected] (emails are typically replied to within 72 hours)
- Phone: 0345 3 30 30 30
- Email: [email protected]
