South Wilts is committed to being an open and inclusive community, where every individual is valued and supported equally regardless of their race, colour, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We were proud to be a founding part of Wiltshire’s Zee Tee campaign which raised awareness of the impact of homophobic bullying, with assemblies and the signing of pledge boards to commit to the anti-bullying message. We have welcomed students with different disabilities and worked to adapt the physical environment as far as possible them.  We are committed to supporting every student in pursuing their own individual goals and ambitions both in their academic but also their personal lives.

Useful websites and organisations: 

Family Lives offers support to young people, parents and schools in all aspects of bullying including cyber-bullying, bullying in school and bullying in the workplace. 0808 800 2222 Helpline (7am – midnight) calls during the night answered by Samaritans.

Wiltshire Parent Carer Council “The Wiltshire Youth Disabled Group have created a film “It’s the ability that counts”. The forum allows Wiltshire Young Disabled People to meet and discuss the issues that affect them.  The group decided that they wanted to produce a film that challenges and seeks to change how we see disability.

 

Young Carers and Young Adult Carers provide practical and emotional support, usually in the home, for a family member or friend who suffers from an illness, disability, mental health condition or addiction. The care provided is regular, ongoing, and without pay, and extends beyond typical household chores and family responsibilities. Locally, Youth Action Wiltshire is the national award-winning ‘youth arm’ of Community First that supports and champions the needs of Young Carers, helping them to feel safer in their caring role and offering opportunities for them to achieve and thrive.

 

Scope is a charity that exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.

 

Stonewall youth are an organisation that supports all young lesbian, gay, bi and trans people – as well as those who are questioning – here and abroad, letting them know they’re not alone. Their aim is to empower all young people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, to campaign for equality and fair treatment for LGBTQ people, and against discrimination.