Ian Timbrell joins Clare to discuss how to support LGBT+ pupils who are questioning their sexuality. Ian explains the importance of language and the constantly changing terminology around gender and sexuality.
Ian has been a teacher for 15 years and a Deputy Head Teacher for 5 years, in which time he has worked as an advisor and supported schools across South Wales. Ian recently set up an Education Consultancy, where he shares his passion for equality and support schools with RSE, diversity, and LGBT+ equality.
You can find Ian on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and via his website.
Ian recommends the book Queer-Up by Alexis Caught.
Ian also shares three tips during the episode:
- Listen to your children and let them speak.
- Read up and learn about terminology of concepts.
- Never assume that it is a phase - this can be insulting to their journey.
The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children’s behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.
