School a hostile place for LGBTQ+ students as study finds many harassed and excluded

Despite major milestones for LGBTQ+ rights in recent years, many secondary school students report still hearing negative or homophobic and transphobic remarks from both fellow students and staff. File picture

School remains a hostile place for many LGBTQ+ students, as a new survey finds an alarmingly high number feel unsafe due to harassment and exclusion.

Despite major milestones for LGBTQ+ rights in recent years, many secondary school students report still hearing negative or homophobic and transphobic remarks from both fellow students and staff.