Pride in Education launches free autumn webinar series on LGBTQ+ inclusion

Pride in Education has announced its 8th annual conference, now reimagined as a dynamic series of free online webinars for the autumn term. In collaboration with Pearson UK and other leading experts, the series aims to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools through six vital training sessions.
Continuing its tradition of empowering educators, this year’s webinar series equips them with tools to create inclusive and supportive learning environments. With anti-trans rhetoric on the rise in the UK, these sessions are more important than ever. Attendees will gain practical strategies to foster diversity, promote student well-being, and ensure that all students – regardless of gender identity, sex characteristics, or sexual orientation – feel safe, valued, and prepared to succeed.


Supported by Pearson’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, this year’s series highlights the critical role education plays in shaping an inclusive future. Pearson’s partnership emphasizes the importance of providing every student with an education that honors and celebrates their identity.
“This series goes beyond training; it’s a movement for meaningful change in education,” said Laïla El-Metoui, Founder of Pride in Education. “Our mission is to transform schools from safe spaces into actively inclusive environments where LGBTIQA+ students can truly thrive.”
Educators are encouraged to take full advantage of this free professional development opportunity. Participants will gain valuable insights and resources to foster classrooms where diversity is embraced, and every student is supported.

Key webinar topics include:

• Activism, Advocacy, and Allyship: Empowering LGBTIQA+ Voices in Education: Free 90-minute online webinar using Zoom aimed at supporting education practitioners and leaders to empower their learners to advocate for themselves and their rights. Click here to register.

• Embracing Ace Identities in Secondary Education and FE (Further Education): Pride in Education with the support of Pearson is delighted to offer this free interactive 60 minute online webinar. This session aims to foster a deeper understanding of asexuality, a lesser-known sexual orientation which describes individuals with little to no sexual attraction. It is designed to support education practitioners in secondary schools and further education, but everyone working in education is welcome to attend to broaden their understanding. Click here to register.

• Empowering LGBTIQA+ Students for Success: Strategies for preparing LGBTQ+ students for higher education and careers, in collaboration with Blossom LGBT. Timed to align with National Coming Out Day, this session offers guidance for supporting Trans, Non-Binary, and Queer (TNBQ) students. Click here to register.

• Supporting TNBQ Students in Secondary Schools: Co-hosted with Gendered Intelligence during Trans Awareness Week, this session will focus on integrating TNBQ topics into the curriculum and supporting TNBQ students on November 15th. Click here to register.

• LGBTIQA+ Inclusion in Sex Education in Secondary Schools: Scheduled for 1st November 2024 with the LGBT Foundation. Click here to register.

• Embracing Ace Identities in Education: Insights into supporting ace identities in secondary and further education, presented by Sarah Cosgriff on 29th November 2024. Click here to register

• Supporting Learners with Variations in Sex Characteristics: Date to be confirmed.

• Empowering LGBTIQA+ Voices: Advocacy and Activism in Education: Exploring activism and social change in education, date to be confirmed.
For more information on these sessions, click here.


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