Thameside is currently working towards the Rainbow Flag Award. Through this initiative, focusing on positive LGBT+ inclusion (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans,  plus other related identities), we are demonstrating a commitment to improve the lives of all young people that we work with, including those that are LGBT+ and those from LGBT+ families.

Through a year-long process of self-assessment and ongoing monitoring and feedback, we have access to a variety of resources and interventions, helping them meet set standards in each of the following areas:

This is our delivery partner that supports Thameside to achieve the Rainbow Flag Award

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We have achieved 

This means that: 

• At least two staff have attended the one-day course “LGBT+ Inclusion in Primary Schools”. 
• Effective LGBT+ inclusion training has been cascaded to the wider staff team.
• Staff can confidently and consistently recognise and appropriately challenge LGBTphobia.
• Staff are confidently using appropriate and positive terminology for LGBT+ people and identities.

We have achieved 

This means that:

• Governors and parents understand the need to combat LGBTphobia through positive education and representation, and know where to go for information, and if needed, support.

Please watch our Rainbow Flag workshop to find out more

We have achieved 

This means that:

• Children and young people wishing to explore/ express their gender and/or sexuality feel supported to do so.
• Skilled staff from within the organisation support them, including through signposting and referrals to appropriate local youth work services.

We have achieved 

This means that:

• Through school council and anti-bullying ambassadors students’ ideas and suggestions are actively informing the direction of other Rainbow Flag Award sections.
• Student-led activities that positively celebrate LGBT+ lives and people are encouraged and supported by the school.
• Students are supported to undertake initiatives that mark significant dates on the LGBT+ calendar, such as LGBT+ History Month, Pride, Trans Day of Visibility, and IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia).

We are working towards  

We are working towards