The launch event ahead of 2010’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans History Month will be held on Nov 9th in London.
The day will include three interlinked events:
Best practice showcase: An afternoon session where teachers, youth workers and other practitioners and contributors to LGBT History Month will share good practice by exhibiting or presenting work created to celebrate LGBT History Month. This session will celebrate what LGBT History Month has achieved in a growing number of participating educational settings. A unique chance for all to learn how to celebrate LGBT History Month February 2010. There will also be awards for the best and most successful ideas.
Teachers Surgery: A relaxed and informal session for teachers who want to begin LGBT celebrations in their school to come and discuss with teachers who have already had successful results. The panel will consist of representatives from primary and secondary schools who have tried and tested ideas to help kick start your celebrations for February 2010. This event takes place from 5pm – 6pm.
Evening Pre-launch: The formal pre-launch will be an opportunity for networking, and to hear from prominent speakers including:Trevor Phillips (Chair of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission), Cllr Keith Moffitt (Leader of Camden Council) and Ben Bradshaw MP (Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport). The year 2010 will bring us The Equality Act with its greater legislative demands of schools and all public institutions thereby increasing the relevance of LGBT History Month. This event takes place from 6:15pm – 9:00pm
Find out more and register for these events at www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk
