1st February marks the start of LGBT+ History Month which aims to promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public.
It aims to:
- increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people, their history, lives and their experiences in the curriculum and culture of educational and other institutions, and the wider community
- raise awareness and advance education on matters affecting the LGBT+ community
- work to make educational and other institutions safe spaces for all LGBT+ communities
- promote the welfare of LGBT+ people, by ensuring that the education system recognises and enables LGBT+ people to achieve their full potential, so they contribute fully to society and lead fulfilled lives, thus benefiting society as a whole
Throughout this week, at the start of LGBT+ History Month, assemblies will be focused on these issues, led by the school’s Diversity Group.
