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Celebrating diversity: Inspiring LGBTQ+ resources for Welsh educators

Celebrate LGBT History Month with a diverse collection of educational resources to inspire Welsh educators.
The image shows the Progress Pride Flag with the Intersex Inclusion design, waving against a clear blue sky. The flag consists of the traditional six-stripe rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple), symbolising LGBTQ+ pride. On the left side, there is a chevron with black and brown stripes to represent marginalised LGBTQ+ communities of colour, alongside pink, blue, and white stripes representing the transgender community. Additionally, a yellow triangle with a purple circle inside has been added to symbolise intersex people, making this an updated version of the Progress Pride Flag.

Why LGBTQ+ resources matter in Welsh education

February marks LGBT History Month in the UK, offering Welsh educators a perfect opportunity to enrich their teaching practices with inclusive and diverse perspectives. Adnodd believes that weaving LGBTQ+ stories and connections into all Areas of Learning and Experience (AoLEs) creates a more meaningful, representative education for all learners.

Our carefully curated collection of resources spans multiple formats, designed to inspire educators, whether you’re:

  • Teaching in traditional school settings.
  • Supporting young people in third-sector organisations.
  • Delivering services in community spaces like sports clubs and libraries.

While some content may require age-appropriate consideration, our main goal is to spark creativity, share authentic Welsh LGBTQ+ stories, and enhance your pedagogical practice for truly inclusive education. We hope that these materials interest you, as an educator!

The creator of a TV series listed below – Lost Boys and Fairies – is Daf James (he/they), who told us:

Having inclusive, positive representation of LGBTQ+ lives in Wales is so important. This helps to create a safe and supporting learning environment for young people and adults in schools and youth organisations. It’s wonderful to see such a variety of podcasts, books, reports, social media content available in Wales and in Welsh.

A picture of Daf: James: A person with curly dark hair and a beard sits on stone steps in front of a blue door, wearing a bright red dungaree over a blue denim-style shirt. Their expression is calm and confident, with a direct gaze at the camera. The background features a light-coloured stone building with subtle architectural details.

LGBTQ+ resources by Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE)

Expressive arts: Celebrating LGBTQ+ artistic voices in Wales

Explore artistic expressions that showcase Welsh LGBTQ+ experiences through visual arts, television, and theatre:

  • Ours To Tell – Amgueddfa Cymru Youth Collective @ Prifysgol Caerdydd (running until June 20th, 2025)
  • Lost Boys and Fairies – Critically acclaimed BBC Wales drama series
  • Queer Welsh Women in Art – Art UK’s illuminating article on representation
  • Ie Ie Ie – Theatre performance with comprehensive resource pack from Theatr Cymru

Health and wellbeing: Supporting young people in positive relationships 

Resources focused on healthy relationships, personal wellbeing, and inclusive health education:

  • Crush Cards – Interactive relationship education tools
  • Stori Fi – S4C’s Welsh-language youth channel exploring diverse identities and experiences

Humanities: Documenting Wales’ LGBTQ+ past, present and future

Discover Wales’ rich LGBTQ+ historical and contemporary experiences:

Languages, literacy and communication: LGBTQ+ voices in Welsh literature

Explore storytelling and communication about LGBTQ+ experiences in both Welsh and English:

Mathematics and numeracy: LGBTQ+ representation in STEM

Highlighting Welsh LGBTQ+ contributions to mathematics and sciences:

Science and technology: Inspiration and inclusion

Innovative technology promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion and awareness:

Cross-curricular resources: Additional support for Welsh educators

Useful materials spanning multiple subject areas:

Supporting inclusive education across Wales

Adnodd is committed to supporting educators to create learning environments where everyone feels represented, valued, and inspired. These resources provide starting points for educators to begin meaningful conversations, develop creative projects, and nurture deeper understanding.

Get involved

How are you incorporating LGBTQ+ perspectives in your practice with young people? Share your experiences or recommend additional resources by emailing post@adnodd.llyw.cymru