Designated LGBTQ+ Contact
Here at All Saints, we have been given The Rainbow Flag Award for schools and colleges who are committed to providing positive inclusion and visibility to the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud of our whole school approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion and are looking to further develop and embed our practice.
Clare Holman-Hobbs, who is part of the Family Support Team, is the All Saints Designated LGBTQ+ Contact. The purpose of the role is designed to speak with pupils, families and organisations regarding LGBTQ+ topics, advice and signposting. Clare is also the Senior Mental Health Lead and often talks to children who need a safe and quiet space to talk about their feelings. Clare has worked with lots of children that identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community and discussed ways in which we can help our school become more inclusive.
Clare went to school during the time when Section 28 was law, where schools were “prohibited from promoting homosexuality” which led to her coming out later in life as bisexual. Clare aims to be a positive LGBTQ+ role model for children of our school community, with an open door policy for those who wish to discuss gender, sexuality or anything LGBTQ+. This may include discussing and educating other members of our school community, be it children or families, to help others understand the importance of embracing ourselves and who we are.
Please find below the assembly on LGBTQ+ History Month that was delivered to the school in February 2023.
lgbt history month assembly.pdf
In June 2023, we delivered an assembly on Pride Month. Please find the slides below.
For LGBTQ+ History Month 2024, we learnt about Alan Turing.
lgbtq history month assembly alan turing.pdf
