Putting up flags and rainbows is a great start, but true inclusion goes so much deeper!
How can schools move beyond tokenism and create real change?
In this episode, Chris sits down with Ian Timbrell, former deputy headteacher and founder of More Than Flags and Rainbows - a not-for-profit dedicated to making schools truly inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ young people.
Ian shares his journey from teaching to advocacy, highlighting the ongoing challenges young people face - bullying, feeling unheard, and the lasting impact of negative language.
He discusses why inclusion must go beyond symbolic gestures and how schools can take meaningful action to create safer spaces.
Connect on LinkedIn:
More Than Flags and Rainbows Website - https://www.morethanflagsandrainbows.com/
-------
Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East
Host of this episode: Chris East
Find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding
Follow Cornerstone On LinkedIn
Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding, providing expert consultancy, supervision, and training to help organisations better protect young people and at-risk individuals.
Learn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk or connect with us on LinkedIn
Join Cornerstone Connect- our FREE membership programme that gives you exclusive early bird discounts on our services, priority booking for events, safeguarding insights and industry updates.
