Just Like Us

📚 Our 2024/25 reading list is here! We’re excited to share top picks that celebrate diverse families and inclusive stories for KS1 and KS2 students📖 These books are perfect to help classrooms encourage understanding and pride in every kind of family, and spark important conversations about love, acceptance and diversity. Swipe through to discover some highlights!🌈 Teachers, head to our website to sign up for our free resources and download the new 2024/25 reading list now: bit.ly/JLUSignUp #ReadingList #PrimarySchool

Bring inclusivity to your classroom by booking a school talk with us!🌈 For only £50, your students can hear firsthand from our inspiring LGBT+ ambassadors who share personal experiences, promoting understanding and celebrating diversity🫶 Teachers love the personal stories and positive impact they have on their school community. Don’t miss this chance to bring important conversations to your classroom - book a school talk today: https://bit.ly/42ZUG3f

Manchester, get ready!🌟🌈 Just Like Us is bringing ambassador training to your city!🎉 As an ambassador, you'll inspire young people in schools, championing inclusivity and understanding. This is your chance to make a real impact, share your story, and to empower others to embrace their true selves. Other perks of being a Just Like Us ambassador include: ✍🏽 Write for outlets like GAY TIMES, DIVA Magazine and more! 🫶 Get matched with vour own LGBT+ career mentor ✨ Take part in skills workshops that you can add to your CV 🌈 Meet lots of new LGBT+ friends! 📆 Our Manchester ambassador training session takes place on 30th November/1st December! To become an ambassador, you must be 18-25 and LGBT+. Sign up now: bit.ly/JLUvolunteer 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️

Our new research has found that 78% of primary school children hear homophobic language, with many attributing this to trends on TikTok📱 The figure increases to 80% for secondary school pupils. To tackle this issue, we’re offering free school resources to help teachers combat homophobia and create LGBT+ inclusive spaces. This language can have real-life consequences on young people’s self-esteem and mental health. By using our resources, schools can create safer, more supportive environments for all students🫶 Together, we can change the narrative and ensure every young person feels accepted and valued. Teachers, download now and start making a difference: bit.ly/JLUSignUp

Homophobia is rife in schools as three-quarters of primary age children report hearing insults, our new research has found. We surveyed more than 31,000 pupils across the UK, including 4,307 primary school children aged nine to 11. The vast majority - 78% - of the primary school children said they had heard homophobic language, and 80% of secondary school pupils reported the same. Read more about our new research in The Independent: https://lnkd.in/ed2wApCF

Happy Ace Week!🎉🖤🤍💜 Let’s celebrate the asexual community and the amazing diversity within it. Asexuality is real, valid, and deserves all the love this week and every week. Let’s spread the word, share the love, and celebrate ace identities far and wide!✨ #AceWeek

Only 9 days left to sign up for our London ambassador training on 9-10 November!🌈 Don’t miss out on this chance to gain valuable skills, help create positive change and meet other amazing LGBT+ young people! If you’re 18-25 and LGBT+, be the representation you didn’t have in school and sign up now: bit.ly/JLUvolunteer ✨

It’s International Pronouns Day!🌟🧡 Today is all about celebrating the power of sharing and respecting pronouns. Remember, it’s a simple yet meaningful way to support your friends, classmates, and coworkers in their gender identities. Share to your story and let everyone know your pronouns!🫶 #InternationalPronounsDay

Our Black History Month billboards are lighting up streets across the UK, celebrating the incredible contributions of Black LGBT+ people to our community🌈✨ If you see one in your city, snap a photo, share it, and tag us to join in the celebration! Let’s keep the celebration going together🎉 #BlackHistoryMonth

Take a peek at our latest reading list of books with LGBT+ themes, from new releases to timeless classics, to ensure every child is able to see themselves reflected🌈 Read more in Teachwire below👇 https://t.co/tQBYTzKegj