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E-learning with Stonewall

Online training modules for school, college, and children and young people's services staff

Stonewall has spent more than 30 years working towards a world where all children and young people have access to an LGBTQ+ inclusive education.

Our experienced team are proud to have supported many primary and secondary schools, colleges, Local Authorities, Multi Academy Trusts and children and young people’s services to challenge bullying and celebrate diversity. 

Using our years of experience in training teachers and other staff who work with children and young people, we’ve developed a series of e-learning courses which will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support LGBTQ+ children and young people, as well as helping you to become an LGBTQ+ inclusive service.

Our CPD-accredited e-learning courses are packed full of essential information, practical advice and interactive activities. Complete your course at your own pace and in your own time, it'll take around four hours in total.

At Stonewall, we put accessibility at the forefront of all that we do and want to make sure our learning can be accessed by all. You can find out more by reading our accessibility statement.

When you book onto e-learning with Stonewall, you agree to our terms and conditions.

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The University of Birmingham used the Supporting LGBTQ+ Children and Young People module in a randomised control trial to test its effectiveness in training children’s social workers. Results showed that the module is effective at increasing participants’ LGBTQ+ knowledge and reducing their heteronormative attitudes and beliefs.

After completing the module, 99.5% of participants thought they were better able to support LGBTQ+ young people. Read the report.

Our online courses

Improving LGBTQ+ young people’s mental health and wellbeing

This course will provide you with the knowledge, tools and confidence to better support the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ young people.

Stonewall has developed the content of this course with YoungMinds, the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.

This course is suitable for anyone working with secondary aged young people.

What will I learn?

After completing our training, you will be able to:

  • Identify your role in keeping LGBTQ+ young people safe, and free from stigma and discrimination
  • Consider how LGBTQ+ inclusive practice and resilience can be embedded across your setting or service
  • Consider how the intersections of LGBTQ+ identity, race and disability can affect risk and protective factors for positive mental health
  • Explore the importance of relationships and what LGBTQ+ young people say works in helping to support their mental health and build their resilience

Supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people

This course will provide you with the knowledge, tools and confidence to support LGBTQ+ children and young people in your school or college as well as to prevent and tackle anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and language (for example, homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying).

What will I learn?

After completing our training, you will be able to:

  • Increase your knowledge of LGBTQ+ terminology
  • Understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ children and young people
  • Understand how different aspects of a child or young person’s identity intersect to shape their experiences
  • Understand the law and your obligations in relation to LGBTQ+ inclusion
  • Identify your role in keeping LGBTQ+ children and young people safe, and free from stigma and discrimination
  • Understand how to prevent and tackle anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and language
  • Know what you can do to support lesbian, gay and bi children and young people
  • Know what you can do to support trans children and young people
  • Consider how LGBTQ+ inclusive practice can be embedded across your setting

Tackling anti-LGBTQ+ language and bullying

This course will provide you with the knowledge, tools and confidence to identify, prevent and tackle anti-LGBTQ+ language and bullying as part of a whole-setting approach.

What will I learn?

After completing our training, you will be able to:

  • Know what anti-LGBTQ+ bullying is and how to identify it 
  • Understand the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying on children and young people 
  • Understand the impact that multiple forms of discrimination (for example ableism and racism in addition to anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination) can have on a child or young person 
  • Know the legal and inspection requirements in relation to tackling anti-LGBTQ+ bullying 
  • Understand your role in challenging anti-LGBTQ+ language and bullying 
  • Know how to address anti-LGBTQ+ language and bullying 
  • Know how to overcome challenges to tackling anti-LGBTQ+ language and bullying
  • Have a plan to improve your setting’s approach anti-LGBTQ+ language and bullying

I really enjoyed the course and felt the layout was informative and accessible. This course helped further my understanding of LGBTQ+ mental health and what these students face at school.



The facts were really useful, as were model answers and resources that I can take to the rest of my staff when covering this content further.

Teacher, 2021

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Our e-learning courses cost £35 (+VAT) per place, discounted to £25 (+VAT) per place for Stonewall School & College Champions members & CYPS Champions members. Please note our e-learning courses are suitable for anyone over the age of 18.

If you book more than 10 places, you can take advantage of our discounted e-learning bundle deals. Contact us at elearning.support@stonewall.org.uk for more information. We can work out a tailored bundle deal for you based on the number of places you want to buy.

Member discount codes

If you're a member and don't already have your discount code, get in touch.

Stonewall School & College and CYPS members can find more information on accessing the discounts here.

How can I book my place?

If you already know which course you'd like to book, you can book online now. If you're not quite sure, take a look at the individual course pages for more information. 

Take a look at our 'how to' videos to find out how to use your member only e-learning places or how to allocate course places to your colleagues.

Already booked your place?

If you've already booked your place on an e-learning course, go to the Stonewall Learning portal.

Get in touch

If you need to get in touch with us, email elearning.support@stonewall.org.uk.

It was really helpful for me to gain some insight into the mental health issues of the LGBTQ+ community, also to understand the terminology used and how important this is in identity for young people as well as acceptance.



I think that as a school we could incorporate some of these strategies towards being a more LGBTQ+ friendly school community.

Teacher, 2021

Stonewall Children & Young People's Services Champions

Our Children and Young People's Services (CYPS) Champions programme helps local authorities and children and young people's organisations put LGBTQ+ inclusion at the heart of their services to support children and young people. We offer our members help to devise innovative, bespoke solutions, tools to evaluate and improve your policies and practices, and a wealth of expert support including tailored advice, training, and resources.

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Stonewall School & College Champions

Stonewall School & College Champion membership will help you develop as an LGBTQ-inclusive school, college or setting. Membership includes includes evidenced-based CPD approved e-learning for staff, access to our action planning tool and access to our exclusive member-only resources.

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