Schools Contracts
Aims of the Allsorts Schools Contracts
To provide a range of support to students who are LGBTQ+, or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Especially to those who are experiencing challenges and difficulties at school or at home as a result of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
To increase LGBTQ+ awareness, inclusion and safety throughout the whole school community through educational workshops, assemblies, and staff training, with a particular emphasis on recognising, challenging and reporting all LGBTQ+phobic incidents and bullying with the aim of reducing and eventually eradicating such incidents from schools.
To increase the visibility and inclusion of LGBTQ+ identities and the LGBTQ+ community throughout the school and the wider community, and across the teaching curriculum.
How much does the Allsorts Schools Contract Cost?
£2,000 per financial year for 30 hours of contact time.
You can choose how you allocate your hours based on your students' needs and your school's needs.
What does the contract provide to your school?
Online one-to-one support during school hours
In-person LGBTQ+ Assemblies for students
In-person LGBTQ+ Awareness & Inclusion workshops for students
In-person LGBTQ+ Awareness & Inclusion training for staff
Information, advice and guidance for pastoral staff, senior leaders and governors
In addition to your 30 hours of contact time, you will also receive;
Termly updates on the hours you've used
Termly LGBTQ+ resources and activities
Termly "Ask Allsorts" sessions and an opportunity to connect with other schools in your area around LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Easy referral pathways to LGBTQ+ youth groups, activities and residential trips, outside of school hours.
Easy referral pathways to our Parents & Carers Service
One to one support for students
Our tailored one-to-one support provides a non-judgemental and safe space for children and young people to talk through any issues and feel heard while exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. We offer practical support and guidance depending on the young person’s needs and goals.
The hours can be used for multiple students and usually involve a 45-minute induction and around three 30 minute one-to-one sessions per student.
One-to-one support for students is available as part of our Pay As You Go scheme, at £450 for six hours*, but it may be more cost effective for your school to buy our Annual Contract.
*This is based on an online delivery model. Should the young person require one-to-one support in person, we might need to adapt the number of sessions delivered.
Rainbow Flag Award
We are the South-East delivery partner for the nationally delivered ‘Rainbow Flag Award’.
The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework focused on positive LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility in settings where young people are present. This includes:
Primary schools
Secondary schools
SEND schools
Alternative education provisions
FE colleges
The Rainbow Flag Award encourages a whole organisation approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion, as well as developing strategies to effectively challenge and combat LGBTphobic bullying.
Supporting Local
The Rainbow Flag Award is centrally managed by The Proud Trust, with many elements delivered locally by Allsorts. This means that any profits generated from this scheme will help fund our vital work with LGBTQ+ young people.