LGBT+

The NEU is committed to challenging discrimination on the grounds of gender and sexual orientation, and to campaigning on behalf of its members to ensure they are being treated equally. We work to influence policies at school, local and national levels relating to both working conditions and rights for our members and for the young people we work with. We work with other unions and organisations who share our aims.

There is an annual LGBT+ members conference which currently takes place over a weekend in November or February and which is open to any LGBT+ member to apply. If you would be interested in applying for this conference please contact rachael.garvin@neu.org.uk.

Tower Hamlets and The City district is keen to increase the involvement and activity of LGBT+ members in the work of the Union. If you would like to be more involved or require some advice or information, please contact our Equalities Officer Rae via email at rachael.garvin@neu.org.uk.

You can also contact the NEU Advice Line 0345 811 8111 or further contact details can be found here

The NEU has active LGBT+ educators’ networks across the country ensuring the voices of LGBT+ educators are heard and creating pathways to activism and leadership. You can find out more here or by contacting the NEU direct at this address LGBT@neu.org.uk

District Equalities Officer: Rae Garvin

Email: rachael.garvin@neu.org.uk

National Executive Member for LGBT+ members: Kathryn Barnes

Email: kathryn.barnes@neu.org.uk