It's More Than Flags and Rainbows

Getting LGBTQ+ provision right in schools

Ian Timbrell

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Independent Thinking Press
27 June 2025

Gay & Lesbian studies; Inclusive education & mainstreaming

Drawing upon his own lived experience as an LGBTQ+ individual and educator, Ian Timbrell communicates his vision for comprehensively inclusive schools with authenticity, relatability and heart. It's More than Flags and Rainbows helps schools develop the confidence and the know-how to ensure meaningful, consistent and fully inclusive provision for all. It promotes inclusivity that goes far beyond symbolic flags and rainbows.

Taking schools on a journey towards improvement, this book enables schools to plan strategically and establish an environment where all children and young people can freely express their authentic selves.

Written with warmth, passion and empathy, this groundbreaking book encourages schools to think 'beyond the rainbow', inviting them to create meaningful and lasting change for the LGBTQ+ students in their care. Essential reading for headteachers, teachers, pastoral leads and anyone passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity in schools.

By: Ian Timbrell
Imprint: Independent Thinking Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781781354285
ISBN 10: 1781354286
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 27 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

p style=""font-weight: 400;"">Ian Timbrell is the founder of More Than Flags and Rainbows, a not-for-profit organisation that supports schools and charities with LGBTQ+ inclusion. He is an Independent Thinking Associate and has delivered inspiring talks and workshops across the UK that empower educators to tackle homophobic bullying, embrace equity and foster inclusivity. Drawing on his personal journey and 20 years of teaching experience, Ian's debut title, It's More Than Flags and Rainbows provides schools with the knowledge and strategies to create meaningful, lasting change for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Reviews for It's More Than Flags and Rainbows: Getting LGBTQ+ provision right in schools

A positive and purposeful book with the occasional dollop of humour added throughout. Almost every sentence and paragraph needs highlighting for its ideas, provocation, or information. Ian's experience of growing up with homophobic bullying, and finding the courage it takes to come out, brings home the absolute need for every school to address LGBT+ identities as a core part of their approach to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging.I wish had been given this book as a core text at the start of teaching. It would have been simultaneously enlightening and affirming of my values and passions within education. Furthermore, the explanations of terminology and the considered reasons for doing or not doing particular actions are very clear.This is a brilliant book! I found it easy to read. A useful way to foster inclusion at any school or organisation that values all children and young people, outside or in.Juliet Robertson It's More Than Flags and Rainbows offers practical and actionable insights for education professionals interested in LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion. It explores key themes with nuance and does not shy away from the more difficult conversations that need to be had in order to create meaningful inclusion beyond flags and rainbows. Ian shares his lived experience as a gay man, his practical knowledge as a former teacher, and his expertise as an LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion consultant, to create a thought-provoking guide for educators. This book is a great and timely addition to the field of LGBTQ+ inclusive education!Jo Brassington This book will be enormously helpful to those responsible for schools, whether as governor, school leader, or with local authority or MAT responsibilities. The issues around gender and identity are some of the most complex challenges facing schools today. Those issues are dealt with in a clear and measured analysis of every aspect. Ian Timbrell offers a coherent approach with guidelines for decisions and advice on best ways forward, all with sensitivity and always in the best interests of young people.Mick Waters