LGBT+ inclusion
To support LGBT+ inclusion, we have collated some of our free resources. From blogs to research insights, inspiring poetry to tips and guidance, we hope these materials support you in your discussion with pupils, parents and peers throughout your communities.
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Celebrating LGBT+ History Month and inspiring year-round support for the community
LGBT+ History Month provides schools and their learners with a useful reference point for the much-needed discussions around the issues of equity and inclusion in the LGBT+ community - discussions that can and should be held all year round.
LGBT+ inclusion matters to us teachers
Bex Bothwell-O’Hearn, a history and politics teacher at a high school and sixth form, founded Suffolk DEI Network, with the purpose of diversifying the curriculum and supporting LGBT+ inclusion. Bex shares Pearson’s commitment to supporting LGBT+ inclusion all year round and is sharing their expert knowledge with Pearson, showing us the real value of championing diversity and inclusion as a teacher to impressionable students.
Spotlight on Laila El-Metoui
Laila El-Metoui (pronounced 'lila el-mehtwee’)
Pronouns: she/ her
Laila is a UK based Equity and Belonging Consultant at lemEducation.com. Listed 81 on the Top 100 Pride Power List 2021 and Stonewall Lesbian Role Model of the Year (2020), she founded and runs two bi-yearly global virtual conferences Educating Out Racism and Pride in Education. Laila also Founded and chairs Proud London Councils, the Pan London Forum for LGBT + staff network in local authorities and is on the Advisory Board of Intersex Equality Rights UK and a Patron of Let Voice be Heard.
Laila’s written 2 fabulous blogs for us: 'The Impact Will Last Lifetime' and 'A closer look at LGBTIQA+ inclusion'.
Pride in Education
We were honoured to speak at the Pride in Education 2021. The conference is rapidly establishing itself as the one stop shop for practical tips and resources for everyone interested being more inclusive of diverse sexual orientation, gender identities and expressions in education.
Find out what was discussed at the conference
As part of our sponsorship of Pride in Education, We commissioned a poem by LGBT+ Poet Laureate, Trudy Howson, to help promote the message that education can help encourage understanding and open minds.
We've also created a special filming of the poem that brings together students, teachers, practitioners, and representatives from the LGBTIQA+ community.
Highlights:
LGBT+ Inclusive Curriculum Guides for Primary and Secondary
Bring LGBT inclusion and celebrating difference alive in school classrooms with inclusive curriculum guides created by Stonewall.
LGBT+ inclusion in History
History and Politics teacher Bex Bothwell-O’Hearn shares her views on LGBT+ inclusion in history and what she’s doing to celebrate more diversity across her school.
History topic of the month: The Gay Pride Movement in the UK
Bex Bothwell-O'Hearn, shares the history of the Gay Pride Movement in the UK and the struggle faced by members of the LGBT+ community to achieve equal rights.
To find out more download our free resources.
History topic of the month: Stonewall
You might wonder about the origins of Pride Month and might be surprised to know that it all started when riots broke out between members of the LGBT+ community and the police outside a popular gay bar called The Stonewall Inn. Find out more about why the riots erupted...
Scientist of the month: Alan Turing
Alan Turing was one of the greatest minds ever known, and he deserves to be celebrated not just as a scientist, but also as an incredible member of the LGBT community.
A Scientific spotlight on... Neena Schwartz
Every year in June the world celebrates Pride month: Our spotlight in 2021 was dedicated to American endocrinologist, feminist and LGBTQ+ advocate, Neena Schwartz.
Permission to Speak: Amplifying Marginalised Voices Through Languages
We are taking a look at how LGBT+ History is celebrated across the French, German, and Spanish speaking worlds. We also look at how LGBT+ activism and awareness is changing the way we use language itself, and how this translates into French, German and Spanish.
Diversity & Inclusion in Schools report
The report sheds light on diversity and inclusion in schools, drawing on the perspectives of academics, students and educators across the UK.
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.