For the month of February, as part of our #WeAreOne philosophy, Thinking Schools Academy Trust celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month.
Across our schools, assemblies will be had to highlight important topics of discussion, various social media campaings will run and the 10th February is our Trust-wide 'Be you' event.
On 10th February, staff and students were encouraged to come to school wearing colours that best represented them, as part of a non-uniform day, and partook in arranged activities celebrating the differences that make us unique and beautiful.
Chartwells and Thinking Food will be hosting a themed menu on 24th February.
A colourful spread of fruits, juices, desserts and main courses will be served to reflect LGBTQ+ Pride and the theme of letting our colours shine.
Expect an extra-virbant splash of colour on our social media platforms this month!
We will be busy across school and Trust pages sharing pictures, testimonials and other enganging content as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History.
Stonewall
Stonewall are a leading LGBTQ+ charity fighting for freedom, equality, and potential. Assisting the LGBTQ+ community in being free to be themselves and live their lives fully.
MindOut
MindOut is a LGBTQ+ mental health service working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities and make mental health a community concern.
FFLAG
A national voluntary organisation and charity dedicated to supporting parents, friends, and families of those who identify as LGBTQ+.
An extensive list with more resources is available by opening the accordion below.
| MIND | https://mindout.org.uk/ |
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Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG) | fflag.org.uk Offers support to parents, friends and family members of those who identify as LGBT+. |
Galop | galop.org.uk 0207 704 2040 (LGBT+ hate crime helpline) 0800 999 5428 (LGBT+ domestic abuse helpline) 0800 130 3335 (Conversion therapy helpline) help@galop.org.uk Provides helplines and other support for LGBT+ adults and young people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. |
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES) | gires.org.uk Works to improve the lives of of trans and gender non-conforming people of all ages, including those who are non-binary and non-gender. |
LGBT Foundation | https://lgbt.foundation/
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London Friend | londonfriend.org.uk Offers a range of services around London to support LGBT health and wellbeing including support groups and counselling. |
Mermaids | mermaidsuk.org.uk 0808 801 0400 Supports gender-diverse young people aged 19 and under, and their families and carers. Offers a helpline and webchat. |
MindLine Trans+ | bristolmind.org.uk/help-and-counselling/mindline-transplus/ 0300 330 5468 Free, confidential listening service for people identifying as trans or non-binary, and their friends and families. |
Pink Therapy | pinktherapy.com Online directory of qualified therapists who identify as or are understanding of minority sexual and gender identities. |
Samaritans | samaritans.org 116 123 (freephone) Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day). |
Stonewall | stonewall.org.uk 08000 50 20 20 Information and advice for LGBT people on a range of issues. |
Stonewall Housing | stonewall.org.uk 08000 50 20 20 Information and advice for LGBT people on a range of issues. |
Switchboard | switchboard.lgbt 0300 330 0630 Listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. |
Terrence Higgins Trust | tht.org.uk 0808 802 1221 Provides support for LGBT+ people worried about their sexual health, including via a listening service. |
