Rainbow Flag Award
What is the Award?
The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework for all schools and youth-centred organisations. The award focuses on positive LGBTQ+, (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, 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 LGBTQ phobic bullying.
Why are St John's Doing This Award
Committing your school or organisation to the Rainbow Flag Award is a commitment to improve the lives of all the young people that you work with, as well as the LGBTQ+ young people in your care, those from LGBTQ+ families, and LGBTQ+ staff members.
- It is an element of safeguarding – inclusivity, anti-bullying and equality.
- We are all responsible for creating and ensuring an inclusive school environment for everyone
The Law
The law applies to all schools including academies. Compliance with the Equality Duty is a legal requirement, and central to OFSTED Framework.
It is unlawful to discriminate against people who identify with any protected characteristic(s) – including gender reassignment and sexual orientation.
9 Protected Characteristics
How Do We Achieve the Award
Subject Leaders Rebecca Harris and Amanda Panter will lead on this award and work with staff and pupils to evidence the 6 standards.
- The Skilled Teacher
- Supportive Governors and Parents
- Effective policies
- Inclusive Curriculum
- Pastoral Support
- Pupil Voice
How to Challenge LGBTQ+ Phobia
Local Support
National Support
St John’s School is a UNICEF Bronze Rights Respecting School. Ofsted rated ‘Good Provider’ (September 2023).
Telephone: 01234 345565 – Office Email: sjs@biltt.org
St John’s School is part of Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust
Company Number: 08156641