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LGBT+ History Month: ideas and resources

February is LGBT+ History Month. Use these ideas and resources to help you talk to your pupils about the experiences of people who are LGBT+, highlight their contributions to culture and society, and make sure your curriculum and school is inclusive all year round.

Last reviewed on 14 January 2026See updates
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Contents
  1. Create an inclusive environment all year round
  2. Celebrate LGBT+ History Month 2026 in the way that's right for you
  3. Use these resources to create assemblies, lessons and activities

LGBT+ History Month is a great opportunity to celebrate LGBT+ people and their achievements through history, and raise awareness of ongoing struggles and discrimination. 

This year’s theme is 'Science and innovation', celebrating the contributions that LGBT+ individuals (both past and present) have made.

When planning your LGBT+ History Month events, make sure the resources you use are sensitive and age-appropriate in approach and content, just as you would when planning your curriculum all year round. 

This can be a sensitive topic for some, so you might have to field questions and/or objections from parents or carers. Read our article about handling objections from parents/carers about relationships and sex education (RSE) for some useful tips. 

Create an inclusive environment all year round

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