We're proud to announce that Alder Community High School has been awarded the prestigious Rainbow Flag Award, recognising our commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our school community.

The Rainbow Flag Award celebrates schools that demonstrate excellence in supporting LGBTQ+ students, staff and families. This achievement reflects the hard work of our entire school community in fostering a culture where every individual feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.

 

What this means for our school

Achieving this award demonstrates our dedication to:

  • Creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff
  • Embedding LGBTQ+ inclusivity across our curriculum and school culture
  • Providing appropriate support and resources for LGBTQ+ young people
  • Challenging discrimination and promoting equality and diversity
  • Ensuring all members of our school community feel they belong

 

Our journey

This award is the result of ongoing work across the school, including:

  • Staff training on LGBTQ+ inclusivity and awareness
  • Student-led initiatives and our active LGBTQ+ student group
  • Embedding inclusive content across our curriculum
  • Developing policies and practices that support all students
  • Working with families to create a welcoming school community

Mrs Critchlow, Headteacher at Alder Community High School, said: "We are absolutely delighted to receive the Rainbow Flag Award. This recognition reflects our core value celebrating diversity. Every young person deserves to feel safe, supported and celebrated for who they are, and this award demonstrates our commitment to making that a reality at Alder Community High School."

 

Looking ahead

While we're incredibly proud of this achievement, we recognise that our work continues. We remain committed to:

  • Listening to the voices of our LGBTQ+ students and staff
  • Continuously reviewing and improving our practices
  • Maintaining the high standards that earned us this award
  • Supporting other schools on their inclusivity journey

 

Thank you to everyone in our school community who has contributed to this success - our students, staff, families and governors. Together, we're creating a school where everyone can thrive.