LGBTQ+
Abbey College promotes awareness and understanding, displaying commitment to ensuring all LGBTQ+ people are rightfully granted a safe, comfortable and happy experience during their time at school and beyond.
All school staff are trained to support and advise students or parents on LGBTQ+ topics. Our Welfare Department includes specialist staff to offer more individual support. The school have an LGBTQ+ Champion, Mrs Peattie, who is part of the Welfare Team.
Abbey College staff and governors have a legal duty to ensure all forms of bullying, including homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying, are tackled under the Education and Inspections Act 2006.
Support Available:
- 1-2-1 conversations with trained staff
- Tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic behaviour and language
- Referrals to specialist organisations
Our current focus is raising the profile of LGBT and the Pride Group, supporting young people and providing information for staff, students and parents.
Pride Club
Pride Club is on every Thursday after school in IT01 to all year groups. It provides a safe, non-judgemental community for everyone to chat, have fun, access support and hear stories from other LGBTQ+ young people. We are proud to be promoting inclusivity and raising the profile of LGBTQ+ young people.
For further information please contact Mrs Peattie LGBTQA+ Champion: