What is the Rainbow Flag Award?

The Rainbow Flag Award is an initiative focusing on positive LGBT+ inclusion (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans plus other related identities). Hope School is committed to improving the lives of all  young people including LGBT+, those from LGBT+ families and LGBT+ staff members. At Hope we are proud to be participating in this initiative and we have been working hard to show how we support LGBT+ in school and also across the wider school community. We have completed and passed three of the six modules required to achieve the award so far. 

You can find out more about the Rainbow Flag Award by following this link YPAS

More information and support for LGBT+ can be found by following the blue links below:

GYRO 

GYRO IS A COLLECTION OF YOUTH GROUPS (SEPARATED BY AGE) FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS: LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL OR TRANS*, OR WHO ARE QUESTIONING THEIR SEXUALITY OR GENDER IDENTITY (LGBTQ+)

GYRO ALSO HAVE A SIBLING GROUP ‘THE* (TRANS* HEALTH EDUCATION) ACTION YOUTH’ WHICH SPECIFICALLY SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE AROUND GENDER IDENTITY.

The group provides age-specific weekly (afternoon/evening) drop-ins, where young people can attend to socialise, meet other like-minded people, take part in informal group activities and receive 1-1 support.

Click on the word GYRO to find out more.

Hope School are working towards the Rainbow Flag Award. The aim is to ensure inclusive practice across school.

Each week pupils at Hope learn about different relationships, families and about LGBTQ+.

We are proud to be a part of a school which is welcoming to all. Our pupils have ensured inclusivity for all. This is evidence through our 'euali-tree' and our Rainbow Flag wall. 

"Don't be scared to be who you are." - Year 6 pupil

"Don't judge anyone, always be kind."  - Year 3 pupil

"We are all welcome, no matter who we are." - Year 6 pupil

If you are a child or young person in crisis, you can call the crisis care line 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 0151 293 3577  but you should only present to Accident Emergency Department if you need medical treatment or are struggling to keep yourself safe in the immediate moment.