About Us

About Us

Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) is a Scottish education charity.

We believe that education is the most effective tool to address prejudice, foster understanding, and ensure every learner feels included and respected.

Founded in 2015 as the grassroots TIE Campaign, we built and led the movement that resulted in Scotland becoming the first country in the world to commit to LGBT Inclusive Education across the curriculum. Today, as an established education charity and specialists in anti-prejudice education, we work to turn that national commitment into consistent, meaningful practice across schools and education settings.

We employ qualified teachers to deliver high-quality curriculum resources, learner workshops, and professional learning.

Our work on LGBT Inclusive Education supports national guidance in Scotland, helps young people feel represented and included in their learning, and reduces the stigma and stereotypes that can lead to prejudice and homophobic bullying. Our workshops and resources also address the wider, interconnected forms of prejudice that young people experience, including gender stereotypes, misogyny, and racism.

Through our partnership with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) in Germany, we also deliver professional learning and resources to support schools to counter the effects of online hate and disinformation, and to develop learners’ critical thinking and digital media literacy. This work is delivered through our Digital Discourse Initiative programme.

All of our resources and services for schools are provided free of charge.

 

Further information on LGBT Inclusive Education in Scotland is available from Education Scotland and in the Scottish Government’s national guidance.

You can view our constitution here.

How we work

We operate at both a delivery and system level, supporting national policy and evidence-based practice in schools and education settings.

Our work is grounded in anti-prejudice pedagogy and informed by a strong and growing evidence base. Our services and resources are shaped by data and research, ensuring they are responsive and effective.

We continuously evaluate our impact, with young people consistently reporting increased understanding of prejudice and bullying. Independent research has also demonstrated the positive impact of our work in schools. To explore our latest findings, visit Our Impact.

We manage the national platform lgbteducation.scot on behalf of the Scottish Government, providing resources, national guidance, professional learning for teachers, and information for parents and carers.

We deliver our programmes with national and international partners, including the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) in Germany, supporting schools to respond to the effects of online hate and disinformation through the Digital Discourse Initiative.

We work in close partnership with local authorities, schools, and teachers, alongside a wide range of education partners at local, national, and international levels. All of our Education Officers are GTCS-registered teachers.

We are proud to be affiliated with the EIS, NASUWT, and STUC, and have strong links to Scotland’s trade union movement.

Recognition of our work

  • Finalist – Public Campaign of the Year (2016), Scottish Politician of the Year Awards, Herald Newspaper
  • Winner – Charity of the Year (2017), Icon Awards
  • Winner – Role Model Award (2017), Jordan Daly, Icon Awards
  • Winner – Young Scot of the Year Award (2018), Jordan Daly, Young Scot Awards
  • Winner – Enhancing Education Award (2018), Jordan Daly, Young Scot Awards
  • Winner – Amplifying Unheard Voices Award (2019), Sheila McKechnie Foundation
  • Winner – The Public Service Award (2020), Proud Scotland Awards
  • Finalist – Community Organisation of the Year (2021), National Diversity Awards
  • Finalist – Leadership Award (2023), Jordan Daly, Proud Scotland Awards
  • Finalist – Community Ally Award (2023), Liam Stevenson, Proud Scotland Awards
  • Recipient – Honorary Fellowship Degree (2026), Jordan Daly and Liam Stevenson, Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)

 

Our work has been internationally recognised by major human rights institutions.

It has been commended by the Council of Europe’s European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) and the United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

A United Nations report on barriers to the right to education, presented at the 80th Session of the General Assembly, highlighted our work as an international example.

Let's work together

We have worked with a wide range of organisations – including local authorities, trade unions, community groups, and partners across the public and private sectors. Visit Keynotes and Events to explore working together.