Supporting Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse Young People Training

Who's invited?

• This programme is open to all third sector staff and volunteers supporting young people.

Why attend?

This session will be falicitated by Martin Storey - Mermaids .

Professionals working with young people need the knowledge and confidence to create safe, inclusive environments. This session will help you understand what it means to be trans or gender diverse, learn key terminology including pronoun use, and recognise the challenges young people may face, from bullying and discrimination to mental health and family pressures. You’ll gain practical strategies for supporting trans and gender diverse young people in education, youth services, social care, or community settings, while also understanding your legal responsibilities under the Equality Act and how to respond to transphobia or hate incidents. The training equips you with actionable insights and resources to foster inclusion, improve wellbeing, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people you support.

What you’ll learn:

• Understanding gender identity and gender diversity: what it means to be trans or gender diverse
• Trans terminology including pronoun use
• Challenges faced by trans young people: isolation, bullying and discrimination, family issues, social situations, mental health, transitioning while in education/workplace etc.
• Accessing healthcare
• Legal responsibilities: the Equality Act, hate crime incidents, transphobia
• Recommended resources

By attending, you will:

• Gain a clear understanding of what it means to be trans or gender diverse, including key terminology and pronoun use.
• Learn practical strategies to support young people facing challenges such as bullying, discrimination, and mental health pressures.
• Understand legal responsibilities and access resources to create safer, more inclusive environments.

Please be aware that some of the information presented during the training may involve sensitive content. If you have any concerns or are unsure about the material, please feel free to speak with our coordinator for more details.

Your wellbeing is our priority, and we are here to support you throughout the training.

Parking is free and available and refreshments will be provided.

Any other questions?

Please reach out to Stefny Cardoso at stefny.cardoso@oxfordshireyouth.org with any further questions you may have.