Free LGBT+ History Month resources: powerful personal stories to educate for equality and prevent bullying
Last year 100% of primary teachers who evaluated our workshops said the Role Model Story helped pupils celebrate difference and build empathy.
You can access these powerful stories for free this LGBT+ History Month.
Role Model Stories: LGBT+ History Month 2026
Our video resources are the perfect tool to bring your lesson or assembly for LGBT+ History Month to life. Our inspiring volunteer Role Models, as well as pivotal figures and moments in in LGBTQ+ history, will empower young people to be upstanders against prejudice and bullying.
Our Free Role Model Stories Primary Resource
Download our LGBT+ History Month 2026 resource pack below with videos and activities for EYFS, KS1 and KS2!
Our Free Role Model Stories Secondary Resource
Download our LGBT+ History Month 2026 resource pack below with videos and activities for KS3, KS4 and KS5!
Secondary Role Model Story: Emma's Story
This personal story from our inspiring Role Model Emma explores the importance of standing up for others. It’s the perfect resource to accompany your lessons or assembly for LGBT+ History Month. The video has a free teaching resource containing a range of other inspiring videos themed around LGBTQ+ History, complete with questions, activity ideas and quality resource to empower your students to be upstanders against prejudice and bullying this LGBT+ History Month.
To view the full video playlist on Vimeo click here.
Primary Role Model Story: Paul's Story
Our wonderful Role Model Paul shares his story about his civil partner, their daughter and their grandchildren. He shares how he felt different from a young age and how he later came out as gay to a friend. Paul is a vicar in the Church of England and talks about the importance of being kind and having courage. This story, along with those of Tilla, Simon and Steve form part of our LGBTQ+ History and Rights resource for Years 5+, which is the perfect pack to support LGBT+ History Month lessons and assemblies. The resource contains a range of discussion questions, activities and resources to empower your students to learn about LGBTQ+ history and celebrate difference.
To view the full video playlist on Vimeo click here.
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Additional FREE Education Resources For Teachers
Find Role Model Stories on Vimeo: In addition to our Building Inclusion Through Play Series and our LGBT+ History Month packs on Vimeo, we also have an extensive library of Role Model stories to download or stream directly from Vimeo. Embark on a journey toward a more inclusive and empathetic classroom with LGBTQ+ people and allies from all walks of life, talking about their lived experiences.
Upstander Animation Series: Prompting young people to ‘Pause, Rethink, Rewind, Be Kind’, each of our animated short videos comes with an accompanying resource pack, filled with top tips and exciting lesson ideas to encourage young viewers to be an ‘ally against unkindness.’
Book a workshop or training: Enhance the learning experience by booking one of our inspiring classroom workshops for your students this LGBT+ History Month. Encourage bold, positive conversations that embrace diversity and promote compassion and inclusion. We also have a range of training for school staff, governors and parents and carers available. Contact us here to find out more about our workshops and training.
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