Season 2, Episode 13 In our final episode of the series, we are joined by the formidable Peter Tatchell (He/him). Peter has dedicated his life to campaigning for human rights and has been involved in activism for over 50 years. In this episode we discuss his fascinating life and career which is featured in the Netflix documentary Hating Peter Tatchell (https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81422831).You can follow Peter's work by signing up to his website, https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org, or ...
Jul 30, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Season 2, Episode 13 This week we are joined by the fascinating Paul Baker (he/him). Paul is Professor of English Language at Lancaster University. He has written 22 books on language, sexuality and social history - covering topics that include Section 28, Polari, gay men in the merchant navy, and newspaper coverage of LGBTQ+ people. In this conversation we talk about the importance of connecting with older generations of LGBTQ+ people, to learn our history, and the lessons we can learn from the...
Jul 23, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Season 2, Episode 12 This week we are joined by the ray of sunshine that is Nick Kitchener-Bentley (he/him). Nick is a wonderfully positive and encouraging voice in education and among his many roles is a secondary school Lead Practitioner and teacher of Drama, Inclusion & English. Nick is also the Drama subject specific lead tutor for Coventry University’s National Institute of Teaching and Education and has an interest in LGBTQ+ inclusion in education, working with LGBTed as part of their ...
Jul 09, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Season 2, Episode 11 This week we are joined by an incredible headteacher, writer, and thinker, David Lowbridge-Ellis! David uses he/they pronouns and is an inspirational headteacher, and the Director of School Improvement for Matrix Academy Trust in the West Midlands. He has written and spoken extensively on many aspects of education, especially curriculum and assessment. Inclusion is a recurring theme in his writing and speaking and he joins us this week to chat about the barriers queer people...
Jun 25, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Season 2, Episode 10 This week we are joined by an incredible educator, researcher and activist, Charlotte Feather! Charlotte uses she/her pronouns and is the founder of the LGBTQ Primary Hub: a website which aims to enhance the delivery of LGBTQ+ inclusive education in primary schools by providing teachers with the support they need. Charlotte has just completed her Masters, with research focusing on the experience of queer early career teachers, and is now an academic tutor with the University...
Jun 04, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Season 2, Episode 9 This week we are delighted to speak to the wonderful Fisayo Akinade (he/him). Fisayo is a brilliant actor of both screen and stage, and plays the teacher we all wish we could have had at school, Heartstopper's Mr Ajayi!Fisayo joins us to talk about his acting career, dancing with Olivia Coleman and, of course, all things Heartstopper!We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode and you...
May 21, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Season 2, Episode 8 This week we have assembled some special friends of the show to discuss what has been consuming all of our lives for the last week - the new Netflix series Heartstopper. Heartstopper is a British coming-of-age story of queer romance based on the graphic novels of the same name by the brilliant Alice Oseman. The story follows a group of queer young people as they navigate falling in love as an LGBTQ+ young person.In this episode, our guests George White (he/him), Allison Ziont...
Apr 30, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Season 2, Episode 7 This week we speak with the brilliant Daniel Tomlinson-Gray (he/him). Daniel is a secondary teacher and co-founder and director of the fantastic LGBTed (https://outteacher.org). In this episode we discuss the origins of LGBTed, the amazing work they do through their Proud Leadership programme, and the inspiring book, edited by Daniel: Big Gay Adventures in Education: Supporting LGBT+ Visibility and Inclusion in Education (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/036789422X/ref=cm_sw_r_oth...
Apr 23, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Season 2, Episode 6 This week we are joined by the incredible Professor Catherine Lee (she/her). Catherine trained as a PE teacher before stepping into academia at Anglia Ruskin University. In this episode Catherine shares her personal experience of educating through Section 28, and how she has moved from that experience to set up the Courageous Leaders programme designed to support LGBTQ+ leadership. We discuss Catherine's research, and she shares with us why LGBTQ+ leadership matters, and why ...
Apr 09, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Season 2, Episode 5 This week we are joined by the inspirational Bennie Kara (she/her). In this packed episode, we discuss Bennie's journey from Teach First all the way to senior leadership, how her intersectional identity led to the birth of Diverse Educators, and the success of her fantastic book, Diversity in Schools (available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-little-guide-for-teachers-diversity-in-schools/bennie-kara/9781529718546). Bennie is the master of a metaphor and we can't sto...
Mar 26, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Season 2, Episode 4 This week we speak with two brilliant LGBTQ+ role models: Edel Cronin (she/her) & Aaron Brooks (he/him). In their school in Bristol, Edel and Aaron run a LGBTQ+ club for students which has grown to change the attitudes of their entire school. In this episode, Edel and Aaron share practical tips on LGBTQ+ clubs in school, queer inclusive curriculum, and LGBTQ+ leadership. They work together, and achieve fantastic things in their school. They share their work so freely on t...
Mar 12, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Season 2, Episode 3 This week we speak with the inspiring educator Shaun Dellenty (he/him). Shaun is a multi-award-winning teacher, LGBT+ inclusion advocate, trainer, inspirational speaker and author who has been named one of the most 100 influential LGBT+ people in the U.K. Shaun was honoured at the National Diversity Awards and by the U.K. Prime Minister for services to education and LGBT+ communities. His inspirational first book ‘Celebrating Difference -A Whole School Approach to LGBT+ Inclu...
Feb 26, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Season 2, Episode 2 This week we speak with Helen Richardson (she/her), a brilliant Deputy Headteacher of a large primary school in Nottingham. Helen started working on anti-racism at her school, which later developed into all things diversity, where she was nominated to lead the diversity network for her school’s Trust. From there, Helen joined the Nottingham City Equality Action Team where she’s working with Directors of Education, Nottingham Citizens and MATs across Nottingham to improve the ...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 2
Season 2, Episode 1 Welcome to Season 2 of Pride & Progress! We are thrilled to kick off Season 2 with one of the co-founders of LGBT+ History Month, the inspirational Sue Sanders. We are also delighted to be joined by the Chair of Trustees for Schools Out, Lynne Nicholls. You can explore the huge range of resources available for this year's LGBT+ History month at https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk . We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can follow us...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season 1, Episode 2 This week we speak with the amazing George White (he/him) who shares his experiences as a trans RE teacher in a Catholic school. The way George presents LGBT+ visibility in his school and gets colleagues and students to question their own views and beliefs is truly inspiring. George also shares some fantastic, practical advice about how to make classrooms and schools more inclusive. We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can follow us o...
Jan 11, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Season 1, Episode 16 Welcome to the final episode of season 1 of Pride & Progress. This week the tables are turned as the fabulous George White returns to the podcast to interview us. We discuss the first season of the podcast, the stories we have heard, the lessons we have learnt, and share some more of our own stories. Thank you so much to everybody who has supported the podcast, as a guest, or as a listener. It has been a true pleasure to hear these stories, and to be able to share them w...
Jul 10, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Season 1, Episode 15 This week, in our penultimate episode of the series, we speak with the fabulous Scotty Cartwright (he/him/they/them). Scotty is a trainee English teacher and joins us to discuss how his degree in stand up comedy helped him prepare for the classroom, his experiences of joining the profession as an LGBT+ teacher, and the amazing work he is doing to celebrate and promote diversity in his school. We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can ...
Jul 03, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Season 1, Episode 14 This week we speak with a truly inspirational educator, Hannah Wilson (she/her). Hannah is a former headteacher, and the co-founder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. Diverse Educators offers an amazing array of resources, training, support and blogs which you can access at www.diverseeducators.co.uk. We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can follow us on Twitter @PrideProgress, and Hannah @Ethical_Leader. Thanks for listening!...
Jun 26, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Season 1, Episode 13 This week we speak with the brilliant Troy Jenkinson. Troy is a primary school Headteacher and in this episode talks about starting his teaching career during Section 28, the work he's done with Andrew Moffat and No Outsiders and authoring childrens' books.We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can follow us on Twitter @prideprogress, and Troy @JenkinsonTroy. Thanks for listening!
Jun 19, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Season 1, Episode 12 This week we speak with the amazing Adam Breslin (he/him), whose PhD research focuses on LGBTQ+ rights and activism within education. In this episode, Adam leads a fascinating conversation about the power that every teacher, child, and young person has to change the world through small acts of gentle activism. We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can follow us on Twitter @prideprogress, and Adam @AdBPhD1. Thanks for listening!...
Jun 12, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Season 1, Episode 11 This week we are joined by the awesome Eilidh Vizard (she/her). Eilidh is a secondary Science teacher who is passionate about representing both women and LGBT+ in STEM subjects. In this episode we discuss gendered language, being a STEM and LGBT+ role model... and perhaps most importantly, Eilidh's gorgeous cat Rupert (check out the picture on Twitter!). We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can follow us on Twitter @prideprogress. Th...
Jun 05, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Season 1, Episode 10 This week we are joined by two fantastic guests: Ian Eagleton (he/him), and James Mayhew (he/him). Ian is the author of the fantastic new picture book ‘Nen and The Lonely Fisherman’, which is illustrated by James. Ian and James share with us how their gorgeous book came to be, and why stories like theirs are so important for young children. We discuss love, hope, and making happy endings inclusive. You can order your own copy of ‘Nen and The Lonely Fisherman’ now! We love to...
May 29, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Season 1, Episode 9 This week we have a fascinating conversation with Claire Birkenshaw (she/her). Claire is an incredible educator, and an inspiration to us both. In our conversation we discuss marginalised groups, school leadership, the power of shared stories, and how to create inclusive educational spaces. We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can follow us on Twitter @prideprogress, and Claire @C_Birkenshaw. Thanks for listening!...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Season 1, Episode 8 This week we speak with the inspirational Kyrstie Stubbs (she/her). Kyrstie is the Principal at Boothroyd Primary, an incredible Academy that approach diversity, equity and inclusion in a truly holistic way. DEI is a golden thread that runs through all aspects of Boothroyd Primary - you can check out some of the amazing work being done here: http://www.boothroydprimaryacademy.co.uk. In this episode, Kyrstie talks about how she sees creating a culture and ethos of inclusion as...
May 15, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Season 1, Episode 7 This week we speak with the inspiring Andrew Moffat (he/him).Andrew is the creator of ‘No Outsiders: Everyone Different, Everyone Welcome’, and has been awarded an MBE for his work with equality and diversity in education. In this episode Andrew shares the story of No Outsiders, and emphasises the importance of schools bringing their community with them on the journey of inclusive education. The No Outsiders lesson plans are a brilliant resource for all primary schools to tea...
May 08, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Season 1, Episode 6 This week we speak with Karan Bhumbla (he/him) who shares his experiences as a gay, Indian, Science teacher. Born in India, Karan later moved to Canada and now lives in the UK where he is a Science teacher, Head of Year and Lead Practitioner at an all boys Academy. In this episode we discuss what it was like to grow up gay in India, the importance of being a role model, intersectionality and the challenges and rewards of working in an all boys school. We love to hear your fee...
May 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Season 1, Episode 5 This week we speak with the wonderful B (they/them) who shares their experiences as a non-binary educator. In this episode we discuss gender, binaries in education, and how to make educational spaces more inclusive for trans people. We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can follow us on Twitter @prideprogress, and B @guerriero_b. Thanks for listening!
Apr 24, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Season 1, Episode 4 This week we speak with Just Like Us CEO, Dominic Arnall (he/him). Just Like Us is an LGBT+ young people's charity whose mission is to empower young people to champion LGBT+ equality. Just Like Us want all young people to know that being LGBT+ is something to be celebrated! In this episode, we speak about the great work that Just Like Us do to support LGBT+ young people and schools. Just Like Us provide a range of resources and support that we highly recommend, including thei...
Apr 17, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Season 1, Episode 3 This week we are speaking with the brilliant Allison Zionts (she/her). We discuss disrupting heteronormativity and creating safe spaces in school, as well as Allison’s experiences as a bisexual teacher and running her schools LGBT+ club, called the Rainbow Club.In this episode Allison draws on her experience as a teacher, as well as her PhD research into LGBT+ safe spaces, to discuss heteronormativity and bisexual erasure. Allison also shares some brilliant advice for teacher...
Apr 09, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Season 1, Episode 1: Welcome to Pride and Progress! Pride and Progress celebrates the amazing work being done to make educational spaces more LGBT+ inclusive. Each week we speak with a range of LGBT+ educators, allies and activists and hear their incredible stories of progress. In this first short episode, we introduce ourselves as your hosts and talk about some of the fantastic upcoming guests we have for this series. We hope you enjoy listening to this series as much as we enjoyed recording it...
Mar 27, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
