LGBT+ History Month in February is sponsored by NASUWT and has been celebrated across the UK since 2005, going each year from strength to strength.

The overall aim of LGBT+ History Month is to promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public.

This is done by:

  • increasing the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people, their history, their lives and their experiences in the curriculum and culture of educational and other institutions and the wider community;

  • raising awareness and advancing education on matters affecting the LGBTI community;

  • working to make educational and other institutions safe spaces for all LGBTI communities; and

  • promoting the welfare of LGBTI people, by ensuring that the education system recognises and enables LGBTI people to achieve their full potential, so they contribute fully to society and lead fulfilled lives, thus benefiting society as a whole.

LGBT+ History Month has a new theme each year. A wide range of events are held throughout the UK, including the NASUWT’s annual LGBTI Teachers’ Consultation Conference.

The theme for 2025 is Activism and Social Change.

The 2025 theme recognises the long history of LGBTI people who have been activists and helped shape and create social change.

There are many approaches and routes to activism, including:

  • participation in your Union in an activist role;

  • attending a training course and gaining the knowledge and skills for being active;

  • protests and rallies;

  • campaigns such as letter writing and social media;

  • boycotts and direct action;

  • collaboration and education;

  • art and music;

  • literature and poetry;

  • theatre, film, comedy and dance;

  • crafts from banners to zines;

  • living openly.

Trade unions have also been at the forefront of campaigns for social justice, challenging discriminatory practices and championing equality.

This LGBT+ history month, why not step up and become more active within your Union? Getting active can take a variety of forms.

If you are an NASUWT LGBTI member, come along to this year’s LGBTI Teachers’ Consultation Conference where you will have the opportunity to engage in the Union’s work on LGBTI equality and help shape future policies and processes.

Please see our LGBTI Teachers’ Consultation Conference page for details of this year’s Conference and a booking form.

With plenty of professional learning opportunities provided by NASUWT, including Promoting Safe Workplaces for LGBTI Teachers and Courses for LGBTI Members, you can feel confident that your Union will support you to Get Active and Feel Proud this LGBT+ History Month.