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Anti-homophobic bullying initiative returns to Manchester schools

Exceeding Expectations' anti-bullying initiative

KIDS, prepare to love thy neighbour - between February 23 and March 5, the award-winning Exceeding Expectations initiative returns to Manchester schools.

Exceeding Expectations is a multi-agency partnership dedicated to ending homophobia through education.

With some frightening statistics in mind - 65% of lesbian, gay and bisexual pupils in the UK have experienced homophobic bullying, and approximately 1 in 3 self-harm or attempt suicide - Exceeding Expectations aims to educate young people about the dangers of prejudice.

This year, Exceeding Expectations co-incides with LGBT History Month, which celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.

If you work with young people, and need advice on how to deal with homophobic bullying, visit www.exceedingexpectations.org.uk