Government-funded advisers are to be sent into schools to educate teachers and children about the harm caused to gay and lesbian children by bullying.
Nicky Morgan, the Education Secretary, is expected to unveil a £2 million fund to pay for charities and voluntary groups to run training projects aimed at stamping out homophobic bullying in schools.
The announcement comes as Mrs Morgan, who voted against the introduction of same-sex marriage last year, signalled that she had changed her mind on the issue.
In an interview with the PinkNews website, she said it been a “really difficult issue” and called for “tolerance, and respect” on both sides.
Mrs Morgan, who is minister for women and equalities in addition to her education portfolio, said she “understood” why some supporters of same-sex marriage criticised her appointment to the post but insisted she had been guided by her constituents.
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan signals she has changed her mind on gay marriage as she unveils £2 million fund to tackle homophobic bullying
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