LGBTQ+ Inclusion Support

LGBTQ+ Inclusion Support

Here at Reddish Vale we believe every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and able to be themselves. Our role is to support students, families, and staff in creating an environment where everyone is treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or family background.

We are committed to celebrating diversity, challenging discrimination, and ensuring that all young people can learn and grow in a community that supports who they are.

Together, we will continue building a school where everyone can thrive and be proud.

 

Rainbow Flag Award

We are proud to be working towards the Rainbow Flag Award.

The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework for primary schools, secondary schools, SEND schools and colleges. The award focuses on positive LGBT+, (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, plus other related identities), inclusion and visibility.

The Rainbow Flag Award encourages a whole organisation approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion, as well as developing strategies to effectively challenge and combat LGBTphobic bullying.

 

External Support

As part of our Rainbow Flag Award commitment, the resource below outlines the support, information and guidance available to LGBT+ students, parents, carers and staff.

The following organisations provide a range of resources and services for LGBT+ young people, their parents or carers and professionals who work with LGBT young people:

	The Proud Trust Is the home of LGBT+ youth (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans + other identities such as asexual, intersex, questioning). https://www.theproudtrust.org/
	Mermaids Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995. https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
	Barnado's When life gets tough or it feels like there’s nowhere to turn, Barnardo’s is here. https://www.barnardos.org.uk/
	42nd Street Support and advice for young people's emotional health and wellbeing. https://www.42ndstreet.org.uk/