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Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month!

I’m Libby Heath-Tavener, and I’m one of the Quality Managers here at Weston College. Lauren Rogers (Exams Administration Co-ordinator) and I are very involved with supporting LGBTQ+ at the college through the EDI committee and part of the ‘LGBTQ+ Inclusion Group’.

On Friday, 24th February, we ran an information, support and celebration stall for LGBTQ+ at Knightstone campus reception for staff and learners. There was information about the LGBTQ+ community from key terminology, to the support that is available, as well as a sign up to our LGBTQ+ learner societies and Staff Proud Allies society. There was also a raffle to raise money for one of the college’s key charities (voted for by the Students Union): Young Minds. We were able to raise £404.90 and we’re so thankful to everyone who donated!

I believe it is crucial to have initiatives such as these within the college, as it is integral for visibility. There is so much diversity, with so much to celebrate, but this is not always visible. The stall and celebration during LGBT History Month is our small way of showing visibility, growing support and connection, as well as helping people understand how to be allies. I’m hopeful that this will increase the awareness of the community, as well as how to be inclusive and friendly in our communication, interaction, and our view of the world. We want to show there is a community here, and it is proud!

Diversity is a fact and inclusion is an act- everyone should try and be upstanders and allies for marginalised communities. We need to celebrate the invisible and make it visible to build belonging- in college and in society.

If you would be interested in getting involved with similar initiatives in the future, staff can join the ‘Proud Allies’ Teams group to share any ideas and ask questions they may have. Learners can join the LGBTQ+ society for similar resources and opportunities. For anyone with big and bold ideas, they can contact myself or Lauren Rogers directly who are key leads for LGBTQ+ at the college, working on behalf of the EDI committee!

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