LGBT+ inclusion

Explore free resources to support LGBT+ inclusion. From blogs, research, poetry, and guidance to help support discussions in your communities with pupils, parents, and peers.

Supporting LGBT+ inclusion

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Mark Segal: Stonewall 1969 and beyond

Mark Segal

Born in 1951, Philadelphia, pioneering gay activist Mark Segal fought for global LGBT+ rights. We’re honoured to have Mark share his inspiring story.

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Mark Segal: Stonewall 1969 and beyond

Laila El-Metoui

Laila, Equity Educator at lemeducation.com, advocates social justice. She is also the founder of Pride in Education and Educating Out Racism. Discover Laila’s top tips for promoting LGBT+ Inclusion in the classroom.

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Teaching and learning resources

Wonderful Women

Wonderful women

Since 1987, Women’s History Month has celebrated the contributions and existence of women around the world. Yet, at the time of its creation, an entire group of women were overlooked.  

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Exploring LGBT+ identities

LGBT+ Glossary

Explore diverse identities in our glossary. We want to champion understanding and continuous self-education on gender and sexual orientation terms.

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Supported by Pearson, Stonewall - Acceptance without exception

LGBT+ Inclusive Curriculum Guides

Bring LGBT+ inclusion and celebration of difference alive in school classrooms with inclusive for Primary and Secondary curriculum guides created by Stonewall.

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Diversity and Inclusion in schools

Diversity & Inclusion in Schools report

Drawing on the views of 2,000 UK teachers, our report sheds light on diversity and inclusion in schools.

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Stonewall 1969

History topic of the month: Stonewall

Pride Month originated from riots between the LGBT+ community and police outside The Stonewall Inn. Explore the reasons behind the historic eruption.

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The Gay Pride movement in the UK

Alan Turing and LGBT+ persecution

This History Topic of the Month tells the story of Alan Turing, a pioneering English mathematician and computer scientist, who had a huge impact on the twentieth century. 

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Alan turing

Scientist of the month: Alan Turing

One of the greatest minds ever known, he deserves to be celebrated not just as a scientist, but also as an incredible member of the LGBT+ community.

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A Scientific spotlight on... Neena Schwartz

A Scientific spotlight on... Neena Schwartz

Enjoy reading our spotlight on this dedicated American endocrinologist, feminist and LGBT+ advocate, Neena Schwartz.

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Permission to Speak

We look at how LGBT+ History is celebrated across French, German, and Spanish speaking worlds, and how LGBT+ activism and awareness is changing the way we use language itself.

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Future Ready

Dr Catherine Lee and Jerome Cargill from Courageous Leaders discuss their book, 'Courage in the Classroom' – stories, advice and practical guidance for LGBT+ inclusion in schools.

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Pride in Education

Promoting inclusivity for the LGBTIQA+ community in education

As part of our sponsorship, we commissioned a poem by Trudy Howson, to help promote the message that education can help encourage understanding and open minds. 

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We've also created a special filming of the poem that brings together students, teachers, practitioners, and representatives from the LGBTIQA+ community.  

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Latest blogs

  • ‘The Impact Will Last a Lifetime’ Laila El-Metoui on LGBTIQA+ inclusion in the classroom

    On the 16th of November, in a one-off Pearson webinar, Laila El-Metoui, founder of Pride in Education, Stonewall Lesbian Role Model of the Year (2020) and Equity Educator, shared with teachers and senior school leaders, what they can do to further diversify the curriculum, highlighting how inclusion at school can have a life-long impact on all learners including those who are LGBTIQA+.

    Laila reflects on the key points teachers need to consider supporting a super diverse curriculum – starting with our own biases.

  • A closer look at LGBTIQA+ inclusion with Laila El-Metoui

    Ahead of the upcoming webinar, ‘Diversifying your curriculum: a closer look at LGBTIQA+ inclusion,’ taking place on Tuesday 16th November, speaker and founder of Pride in Education, Laila El-Metoui, shares her thoughts on the importance and benefits of fostering an inclusive environment in education.

  • Ready for Change: Conversations to Broaden the Curriculum

    Over the past 18 months, in the face of significant challenges, educators across the UK expressed their passion for diversity and inclusion – and a wish to broaden in-class conversations on race and inequality. 

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