I looked up articles in the press about the new homophobic bullying guidance. Here is the sum total:
Guardian
Ministers will today also challenge homophobic bullying, saying it must become as unacceptable as racist remarks. They were shocked by a report by the charity Stonewall which said homophobic remarks were still common in everyday conversation.
Guardian 21-09-07
On bullying, Mr Balls said that it was time to "put an end to bullying, once and for all" for pupils and teachers.
"That means no cyber-bullying on mobile phones. That means no homophobic bulling in the playground," he said.
Guardian 26-09-07
Independent -Nothing
Times -Nada
Telegraph - Niente
FT – Zilch
Mirror
National Union of Teachers general secretary, Steve Sinnott, said new technology had opened up a "myriad range of opportunities for bullies".
He said it was the first time that "such clear and in-depth guidance" on homophobic bullying had been published.
"Homophobic bullying is the favourite weapon of bullies who pick on pupils who appear different or vulnerable," he said.
"Good experienced teachers can be driven out of the profession by homophobic taunts.
"This guidance should not be left to gather dust on shelves."
21-09-07 N.B. This came from a news report about cyber-bullying and this extract stood out as isolated. Was Steve Sinnott using the article to flag up the homophobic bullying guidance?
Sun - Fanny Adams
Star - Nul
Mail - Nothing
Express – Nic
Tes
Stephen Williams, the party's shadow schools spokesman, said specific policies were needed for homophobic bullying because victims may not have come out to their parents or have a peer group to support them.
21-09-07 from an article on cyber-bullying


