The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework for all schools and colleges. The award focusses on positive LGBTQ+, (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, plus other related identities), inclusion and visibility.

The Rainbow Flag Award encourages a whole organisation approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion, as well as developing strategies to effectively challenge and combat transphobic, homophobic and biphobic bullying. (https://www.rainbowflagaward.co.uk/)

At Co-op Academy Belle Vue, we are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive and empowering environment for all. We will promote the inclusion of LGBTQ+ students and staff, as well as working to support our families and the wider community to ensure all groups are represented and included at our academy.

Please find our LGBTQ+ Inclusion policy attached: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Policy

Signposting & Support:

Childline (young people’s helpline) https://www.childline.org.uk/

Samaritans (emotional support) https://www.samaritans.org/

Stonewall (LGB guidance and school resources) https://www.stonewall.org.uk/

Mermaids (support for transgender & gender-diverse children) https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

The Proud Trust (LGBTQ+ youth support) https://www.theproudtrust.org/

Please find our Parent Support Leaflet attached: