At Bickerstaffe School we are proud to be working towards The Rainbow Flag Award.

The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework for primary schools, secondary schools, SEND schools and colleges. The award focuses on positive LGBT+, (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, plus other related identities), inclusion and visibility.

The award will focus on six key areas:

Skilled Teachers

Supportive Governors and Parents 

Effective Policies 

Inclusive Curriculum 

Pastoral Support 

Pupil Voice 

Staff have been working together to create resources and to develop our inclusive school environment. Through our work, we aim to ensure that our children feel confident to talk about their families, to each other, staff and to their families using the right language. 

We feel passionately that as a school we have a moral duty to ensure that we promote inclusion and equality for all, which is legally supported by The Equalities Act 2010, please see at the bottom of this page.

FIND OUT WHAT TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS THINK ABOUT THE RAINBOW FLAG AWARD:

If you want to find out more, these websites offer a wealth of support for young people and families.

https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/changing-lives/stories/supporting-lgbtq-young-people-aross-the-uk/

https://www.theproudtrust.org/young-people/

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/sex-relationships/sexuality-sexual-orientation/

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/sexual-identity/