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LGBT History Month
As LGBT History Month gets under way, we are excited to launch our latest episode, LGBT+ Inclusion in Schools - Education. In this episode, Tash chats with Lynne Nicholls and Sue Sanders, Co-founder of UK LGBT History Month—about the vital work of Schools Out UK and the importance of LGBT+ inclusion in education.
Key topics include:
The impact of Section 28 on LGBT+ education
How the Classroom website supports teachers with free LGBT+ inclusion resources
The importance of intersectionality and safe spaces in schools
How LGBT History Month helps reclaim hidden histories and celebrate diverse contributions
This was a phenomenal episode, and we really want to thank our wonderful guests for their time and insights
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