We are proud to announce that we have gained the Rainbow Flag Award for our work on LGBT+ inclusion! This award recognises progress that we’ve made in 6 areas:

• Skilled Teacher
• Supportive Governors and Parents
• Effective Policies
• Inclusive Curriculum
• Pastoral Support
• Student Voice

We aim for all members of our community to feel included and welcomed and are delighted to get this award, which has been supported by South Tyneside.

Please be aware also that a specialist LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or other related identities) Support Service has been launched for young people aged 11 to 25 in South Tyneside.

The new service, run by Humankind with funding from South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group, provides a co-produced one to one support offer, family work, peer support networks and workshops.

In addition, the service will work with core organisations operating in South Tyneside to improve LGBT+ awareness. Humankind is also working with schools to provide the partnership scheme – The Rainbow Flag Award – to promote LGBT+ inclusivity.

Monthly youth groups and support groups will run for 11-15 and 16-25 year olds.

Young people aged 11-25 or their families can contact the service on 0191 466 1389 or lgbt@humankindcharity.org.uk.