As we come to the end of Pride Month, we are proud to say that we have achieved the Rainbow Flag Award. The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework that focuses on positive LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility. Over the past year, we have been committed to creating a positive environment of LGBTQ+ education across our school, resulting in many positive changes and new initiatives taking place.

There are six areas to the framework that we have worked on. Some of the changes and initiatives include:
• staff training sessions to educate our teachers on how to support out LGBTQ+ community
• listening and acting on parent feedback
• creating student-led podcast episodes
• running LGBTQ+ support groups
• adapting policies
• pride celebrations
• creating positive LGBTQ+ resources and so much more!

Our very own Miss Woodmansey, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, said: “We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Rainbow Flag Award. The EDI team are bursting with pride and we are all so pleased that the school is an inclusive environment, where individuals feel welcome and comfortable showing up as their authentic selves.” She added: “As we continue our journey, we recognise the need for ongoing improvements and the introduction of further initiatives. For now, we hope you will support us in celebrating this wonderful achievement.”

Flo W and Poppy S, Year 10