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 support the implementation of this commitment through high-quality programmes, resources, and professional learning across schools and education settings.
Our work is evidence-based and aligned with national policy and guidance. We employ qualified teachers to design and deliver our curriculum resources, learner workshops, and professional learning.
This helps young people to feel represented and included in their learning, while addressing the stigma and stereotypes that can cause prejudice, including homophobic bullying, gender stereotypes, misogyny, and racism.
Through our partnership with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) in Germany, we also support schools to respond to emerging challenges in the digital landscape. Our Digital Discourse Initiative programme focuses on countering the effects of online hate and disinformation, while strengthening learners’ critical thinking and digital media literacy.
Our approach is supported by a growing evidence base. Independent research from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has demonstrated the impact of our work in schools, showing that it supports learners’ social and emotional development, while strengthening understanding of prejudice and contributing to more respectful classroom environments.
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.
