LGBT+ History Month is celebrated each year for the whole month of February across the UK. It was founded in 2004 by Schools OUT co-chairs, Paul Patrick & Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders and was first celebrated in February 2005. Every year, Schools OUT sets a different theme for LGBT+ History Month and provides free resources for education settings, businesses, services and organisations to help them celebrate and LGBT+ lives in their full diversity.

Where can I read more? You can find out more about LGBT+ History month here.

Links to activities and resources: You can download free resources for EYFS and primary schools on the LGBT+ History Month website here.

EYFS

Primary

The Teachwire website has links to a wide range of resources including a glossary of terms created by Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH), suggested books to support LGBTQ+ diversity in primary schools and a teaching pack created by the British Army which is suitable for 11-16 year olds. The pack includes an assembly and lesson plan and video reflections from current LGBTQ+ Army personnel. To access the resources, you can visit the website here.

BBC Teach have put together a collection of BBC resources to help support teaching around LGBT+ history in the classroom. You can access the videos on the website here.