Tutoring students with SEND: making each session count
Do you want to provide tutoring support for your students with SEND? Pearson tutor Fran Sutton explains how to make the most of every session for your learners.
LGBT+ inclusion
Explore free resources to support LGBT+ inclusion. From blogs, research, poetry, and guidance to help support discussions in your communities with pupils, parents, and peers.
Mark Segal
Born in 1951, Philadelphia, pioneering gay activist Mark Segal fought for global LGBT+ rights. We’re honoured to have Mark share his inspiring story.
Laila El-Metoui
Laila, Equity Educator at lemeducation.com, advocates social justice. She is also the founder of Pride in Education and Educating Out Racism. Discover Laila’s top tips for promoting LGBT+ Inclusion in the classroom.
Download the Top tips (PDF | 6.87 MB) Read Laila’s blog on inclusion
Wonderful women
Since 1987, Women’s History Month has celebrated the contributions and existence of women around the world. Yet, at the time of its creation, an entire group of women were overlooked.
LGBT+ Glossary
Explore diverse identities in our glossary. We want to champion understanding and continuous self-education on gender and sexual orientation terms.
LGBT+ Inclusive Curriculum Guides
Bring LGBT+ inclusion and celebration of difference alive in school classrooms with inclusive for Primary and Secondary curriculum guides created by Stonewall.
Diversity & Inclusion in Schools report
Drawing on the views of 2,000 UK teachers, our report sheds light on diversity and inclusion in schools.
History topic of the month: Stonewall
Pride Month originated from riots between the LGBT+ community and police outside The Stonewall Inn. Explore the reasons behind the historic eruption.
Alan Turing and LGBT+ persecution
This History Topic of the Month tells the story of Alan Turing, a pioneering English mathematician and computer scientist, who had a huge impact on the twentieth century.
Scientist of the month: Alan Turing
One of the greatest minds ever known, he deserves to be celebrated not just as a scientist, but also as an incredible member of the LGBT+ community.
A Scientific spotlight on... Neena Schwartz
Enjoy reading our spotlight on this dedicated American endocrinologist, feminist and LGBT+ advocate, Neena Schwartz.
Permission to Speak
We look at how LGBT+ History is celebrated across French, German, and Spanish speaking worlds, and how LGBT+ activism and awareness is changing the way we use language itself.
Future Ready
Dr Catherine Lee and Jerome Cargill from Courageous Leaders discuss their book, 'Courage in the Classroom' – stories, advice and practical guidance for LGBT+ inclusion in schools.
LGBT+ inclusion in History
History and Politics teacher Bex Bothwell-O'Hearn (she/her), shares her views on LGBT+ inclusion in history and what she's doing to celebrate more diversity across her school.
History topic of the month: The Gap Pride Movement in the UK
Bex Bothwell-O'Hearn, shares the history of the Gay Pride Movement in the UK and the struggle faced by members of the LGBT+ community to achieve equal rights.
Pride in Education
Promoting inclusivity for the LGBTIQA+ community in education
As part of our sponsorship, we commissioned a poem by Trudy Howson, to help promote the message that education can help encourage understanding and open minds.
We've also created a special filming of the poem that brings together students, teachers, practitioners, and representatives from the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Why a diverse English curriculum matters now more than ever
“There has never been a stronger reason than all the things that are happening, to try and show students that they are members of a global society.”
Bennie Kara, Author and Deputy Headteacher
Consider the value of global connections and understanding in 2023; the power of communication as we navigate life post-pandemic, including the climate crisis; the huge importance of empathy, as issues like the rising cost of living, and the conflict in Ukraine continue to make their impact on young lives. With a diverse English curriculum helping to shape learners’ views and skillsets, schools can develop tolerance and sustainable thinking for new generations – something we need now more than ever before.
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Strategies for diversity in English
Offering more diverse texts isn’t just about expanding your English Literature curriculum, it’s about preparing your students for the outside world
Tabatha Sheehan, Head of English at Westonbirt School, looks at how by taking the time to introduce diverse texts to your English Lit curriculum, you are preparing students for life beyond the classroom.
