Educating With Pride

“Working with Norfolk LGBT+ Project has been amazing for our academy community. We are very fortunate to have such a responsive organisation that understands what support our students need and who are active in supporting them and helping staff get a greater understanding of how we can build a more inclusive environment for everybody. The Educating With Pride programme has given staff and parents access to resources which help dispel misconceptions and show us how we can make a positive difference in the lives of our pupils. Alongside this support, Norfolk LGBT+ Project give one-to-one support to pupils that benefit from feeling supported by somebody who has experienced the world in a similar way to them. This support really makes a difference – I’ve seen how their sessions have transformed our students’ outlooks and attitudes and helped remove fear and a sense of isolation from their lives. I feel supported as an educator and I know that whenever a thorny or unexpected issue around gender or sexual orientation comes up, I can ask a local expert to support me and receive guidance at the drop of a hat.” – Equality Officer, Ormiston Victory Academy