The Essential LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Training for UK Schools
Ensuring all students feel safe, seen and supported
Rainbow Wise is a comprehensive online training course designed specifically for UK secondary schools to provide a thorough understanding of LGBTQ+ inclusion. We equip all school staff with the tools, language and confidence to foster a safe and welcoming learning space for all.
“LGBTQ+ young people are more than 4 times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers. However, if a young LGBTQ+ person has a single supportive adult, they are 40% less likely to attempt suicide.”(The Trevor Project, 2021.)
These are stark statistics aren’t they? They lead us to ask the question; would every member of staff in your school have the knowledge, language and confidence to be that one supportive adult if faced with an LGBTQ+ student?
At Rainbow Wise, we are dedicated to making sure that they do.
Rainbow Wise is in its final stages of development and will be available to UK Secondary Schools from May 2025.
Why Choose Rainbow Wise?
Developed by a team of teachers, teaching assistants, school support staff, and professional LGBTQ+ educators, informed by lived experiences of LGBTQ+ students and parents.
Fully online, with short, accessible video and interactive modules that fit into any schedule – complete at your own pace or in just one hour.
Counts as CPD and allows schools to track their own staff progress and engagement.
Covers real-world scenarios to prepare staff for handling challenging situations confidently and sensitively.
“I thought the training was really good and very informative. I felt quite confident in my knowledge already but since our understanding of LGBTQ+ is always evolving it was actually really good to find things I didn’t know. I feel it’s improved my confidence in discussing these matters with students and tackling homophobic and transphobic bullying. I found it broke things down without being patronising and I found the course website easy to use.”
Miss Hannah Matthews
Teacher of Mathematics
LGBTQ+ Students and Current UK Law
Understanding how The Equality Act 2010, The Gender Questioning Children Non-Statutory Guidance For Schools And Colleges In England and current safeguarding legislation all impact one’s practice as an educator is essential for all school staff.
Rainbow Wise delivers this knowledge clearly and concisely and is constantly updated ensuring that you always stay current in your professional practice.
What You’ll Learn With Rainbow Wise
LGBTQ+ Language & Definitions
Understand the correct terminology and how to use it respectfully.
Gender Identity, Expression & Biological Sex
Learn the distinctions and their importance in an inclusive environment.
Legal Responsibilities
Gain clarity on the Equality Act 2010, safeguarding duties, and schools’ legal obligations towards LGBTQ+ students.
Mental Health Implications
Explore how exclusion affects LGBTQ+ students’ mental well-being and how to offer effective support.
Handling Challenging Situations
Develop confidence in addressing sensitive issues and responding to incidents appropriately.
Safeguarding LGBTQ+ Students
Learn best practices for ensuring the safety and protection of all students.
Family Diversity
Recognise and support the wide range of family structures within your school community.
Make LGBTQ+ inclusion an integral part of your school’s culture
Register your interest here and you will be one of the first to know when Rainbow Wise is ready to launch, and how you can introduce it to your school.
If you have any specific questions not answered here and would like to engage with a member of the Rainbow Wise team directly, you can email us below.