Free LGBT+ History Month resources, including a brand new ‘Building Inclusion Through Play’ resource pack and recorded activities.
“Strong people stand up for themselves, but the strongest stand up for others.”
This quote from a pupil in one of our workshops sums up this year’s theme for LGBT+ History Month 2025: Activism and Social Change.
This LGBT+ History Month, Diversity Role Models invites you stand up for others and join us in our mission to end bullying that negatively impacts millions of young lives, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Introducing our LGBT+ History "Building Inclusion Through Play" resource for primary schools
We are proud to launch the next instalment of our innovative "Building Inclusion Through Play" educator resource videos. The videos help you to use play-based learning to highlight inspiring role models and pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history, inspiring young people to be upstanders against prejudice and bullying.
To learn more about our "Building Inclusion Through Play" resources and to find additional videos and packs on stereotyping visit our Anti-Bullying Week 2024 page.
Our Free Building Through Play Primary Resource
Download our LGBT+ History Month 2025 resource pack to accompany the video resources below!
Role Model Stories: Secondary and primary resources for LGBT+ History Month 2025
Secondary resource: Standing up through activism (Year 9+)
This resource accompanies a series of videos from our inspiring Role Models sharing their personal stories.
Through providing inspiring videos, engaging discussion questions and dynamic activities, this resource helps you empower your students to be upstanders against prejudice and bullying this LGBT+ History Month.
Students will be able to:
- Explain the meaning of activism and being an upstander
- Recognise the impact of activism to bring about social change
- Appraise the role of media activism in shaping public perception
Primary resource: LGBTQ+ History and Rights
This resource accompanies a series of videos from our inspiring Role Models, sharing their personal stories.
Through providing inspiring videos, engaging discussion questions and dynamic activities, this resource helps you empower your students to be upstanders against prejudice and bullying this LGBT+ History Month.
Students will be able to:
- Explain the concepts of ‘equal marriage’, ‘same-sex partnership’, and ‘civil partnership’
- Examine events and role models from LGBTQ+ history
- Explore ‘equal marriage’ and LGBTQ+ rights throughout the world
Watch Our Building Inclusion Through Play Video Series:
Making History: Role Models and Moments in LGBTQ+ History (Year 5+ Teacher Video)
In this teacher video, Lindsey explains how to run our LGBT+ History Month 2025 ‘Building Inclusion Through Play’ activity, aligned to this year's theme of Activism and Social Change. This engaging activity highlights significant individuals and events from LGBTQ+ history while providing a creative way to bring these stories to life using LEGO bricks. Lindsey also provides a detailed overview of all the resources needed to successfully carry out this activity.
Making History: Role Models and Moments in LGBTQ+ History (Year 5+ Classroom Video)
In this classroom video, Lindsey presents our LGBT+ History Month 2025 ‘Building Inclusion Through Play’ activity, aligned to this year's theme of Activism and Social Change. This video is a companion video to the teacher’s video and can be shared in your classroom. You can pause the video at any point to clarify instructions. Please ensure the class teacher has reviewed the video and assessed its suitability for your class. This dynamic activity highlights significant individuals and events from LGBTQ+ history while providing a creative way to bring these stories to life using LEGO bricks. Lindsey provides a step-by-step guide for young people to engage in this video. She provides ideas and examples of the activity as she leads them through the lesson.
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Secondary Role Model Story: Lenna's Story
This personal story from our inspiring Role Model Lenna explores the importance of standing up for others. It’s the perfect resource to accompany your lessons on the importance of Activism and Social Change, this year’s theme for LGBT+ History Month 2025. The video has a free teaching resource containing a range of other inspiring videos themed around Activism and Social Change, complete with questions, activity ideas and quality resource to empower your students to be upstanders against prejudice and bullying this LGBT+ History Month.
To view the full video playlist on Vimeo click here.
Primary Role Model Story: Simon's Story
Our wonderful Role Model Simon shares his personal story about growing up gay and reflects on how changes to the law and attitudes have since allowed him to marry his husband. This story, along with those of Tilla, Paul and Steve form part of our LGBTQ+ History and Rights resource for Years 5+, which is the perfect pack to engage with this year’s theme of Activism and Social Change. The resource contains a range of discussion questions, activities and resources to empower your students to learn about LGBTQ+ history and celebrate difference.
To view the full video playlist on Vimeo click here.
Our Free Building Through Play Primary Resource
Download our LGBT+ History Month 2025 resource pack to accompany the video resources below!
Additional FREE Education Resources For Teachers
Find Role Model Stories on Vimeo: In addition to our Building Inclusion Through Play Series and our LGBT+ History Month packs on Vimeo, we also have an extensive library of Role Model stories to download or stream directly from Vimeo. Embark on a journey toward a more inclusive and empathetic classroom with LGBTQ+ people and allies from all walks of life, talking about their lived experiences.
Upstander Animation Series: Prompting young people to ‘Pause, Rethink, Rewind, Be Kind’, each of our animated short videos comes with an accompanying resource pack, filled with top tips and exciting lesson ideas to encourage young viewers to be an ‘ally against unkindness.’
Book a workshop or training: Enhance the learning experience by booking one of our inspiring classroom workshops for your students this LGBT+ History Month. Encourage bold, positive conversations that embrace diversity and promote compassion and inclusion. We also have a range of training for school staff, governors and parents and carers available. Contact us here to find out more about our workshops and training.
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