UCU: Enabling understanding and visibility of LGBT+ in FE

Motion

Motion text: Conference notes
1. by 2019-20 FE young person funding will be similar to in 2006-7
2. adult education is badly affected by cuts including ESOL
3. EDI is carried out by Coaching Tutors largely untrained in LGBT+ identities
4. college-wide EDI training is often delivered in an online package with all the protected characteristics lumped together.

Conference believes that lack of face-to-face and well-planned training results in lack of understanding.

Conference recognises that in FE
a. adults find a second chance and space to reinvent themselves outside of the home or workplace
b. trans students are able to talk for the first time in public about their experiences.

Conference calls for FEC to
i. produce an LGBT+ package that supports participants asking questions by providing interactive time
ii. with regions and LGBT+ MSC provide LGBT+ workshops across UCU
iii. campaign for classroom materials that reflect and celebrate LGBT+ identities.