Supporting inclusive education – schools, colleges and universities
Sign your school, college or university up today!
“The effort that has gone into achieving the LGBT Charter has been transformative and powerful to our school. Staff and students at the school have worked collaboratively to create an even more inclusive learning environment for all and I personally feel very proud to be part of a community who value representation and student voice.”
– Secondary School Senior Leader
What is the LGBT Charter for Education?
The LGBT Charter is an accreditation programme designed to enable organisations, education settings and workplaces across Scotland to create and foster inclusive and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ young people and the wider community.
This accreditation has been co-designed with young people at the heart of it, delivering on their asks of what they need to reach their full potential, to flourish and thrive.
Sponsor a school!
Is your company looking to make an impact in your local community? You can help to make Scotland the best place for LGBTQ+ young people to grow up.
The LGBT Charter improves schools’ knowledge and confidence to challenge prejudice and proactively create an inclusive environment where LGBTQ+ people are valued.
The programme supports schools to achieve equity in education and reduce barriers to learning for LGBTQ+ young people benefitting both the school and wider community.
Sponsor your local school to complete the LGBT Charter for Education to make an impact on your community now and in the future.
From as little as £850 you could sponsor a school you already work with or we can match you up with schools that want to start their LGBT Charter journey, but need a hand.
If you would like to find out more please email [email protected].
How does it work?
The 18-24 month programme is designed to support your education setting to build a more inclusive environment. It helps you take part in training, develop and review policies, embed inclusive practice, and create meaningful resources. This ensures you are not only meeting your legal responsibilities but actively working to be as inclusive as possible.
The LGBT Charter for Education is aligned with Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence and Is supported by Education Scotland and teaching unions.
You will be supported throughout the programme by a dedicated expert Charter Manager, alongside a comprehensive workbook to guide your progress.
The cost of a LGBT Charter journey starts from £850 (ex VAT) depending on the size of your school.
“The Charter is an extremely supportive way to develop inclusive policy, practice, visibility and training within your organisation in order to support both LGBTQ staff and students.
This has provided opportunity for both staff and students to work together, have open supportive discussions, find ways of alleviating unnecessary pressures and finding supportive ways to provide a supportive environment for people to be themselves, seek advice, support and feel comfortable that they are in a safe environment where staff and students can understand each other.
The training and action planning provided opportunity to actively evaluate current practice and implement developmental activities and make supportive changes for the better. The Gold Charter Mark highlights our commitment as an organisation to be inclusive for all and support the LGBTQI community.”
– Students’ Association
Benefits of signing up
As part of the LGBT Charter you will also receive:
- 1:1 support throughout the journey
- LGBT and Trans Awareness online training
- A live workshop, providing participants with the opportunity to collaboratively develop an action plan to kickstart organisation or school-wide changes
- 3 years of access to our LGBT Charter Hub enriched with resources and best practice examples from fellow Charter participants
- Opportunity to take meaningful action toward creating a more inclusive environment in your setting
Don't just take our word for it...
As of 2026, over 277 schools, colleges and universities have been awarded the LGBT Charter. Since we moved to an online model in 2021,10,191 education staff have completed our training modules.
- 90% of staff felt they had increased confidence to challenge homophobic, biphobic and transphobic behaviour.
- 96% were more aware of the rights and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people.
- 80% of staff felt the LGBT Charter journey had changed the culture/ethos of their school in terms of LGBT inclusion.
- 75% of young people agree or strongly agree that the LGBT Charter has made the school a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students.
“In doing the LGBT Charter our school has had an increased support and understanding of helping young people. The school also has made sure that the LGBTQ+ Community and LGBTQ+ Rights are more widely spoken about and given more attention – we have also found in classes there is less tolerance for homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.”
– Young person in secondary school
Your accreditation
Being accredited with our LGBT Charter enables you to send a positive message, with confidence, that your education setting is a champion of LGBT inclusion where LGBTQ+ pupils, staff and families will be safe, supported and included.
LGBT Awareness training
If you would like a shorter, one-off introduction, Our LGBT Awareness Training is a standalone online training module for staff and practitioners. This accessible training course supports individuals to explore LGBTQ+ identities and better understand LGBTQ+ experiences.
You may be interested in...
Pride & Places Housing Rights
Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People in 2026
