We are delighted to announce that our Olsen House School in Sefton has received a Rainbow Flag Award.

The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework for primary schools, secondary schools, SEND schools and colleges. The award focuses on positive LGBT+, (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, plus other related identities) inclusion and visibility. The Rainbow Flag Award encourages a whole organisation approach to LGBT+ inclusion, as well as developing strategies to effectively challenge and combat LGBT+ phobic bullying.

Following a year-long process of self-assessment and ongoing monitoring and feedback, Olsen House now have access to a variety of training programmes, resources, and specific interventions. They now fully meet the set standards for the award in each of the following areas: skilled teachers, supportive governors and parents, effective policies, inclusive curriculum, pastoral support and pupil voice.

Olen House is committed to improve the lives of all the young people that they work with, including those that are LGBT+, those from LGBT+ families, and LGBT+ staff members.

They will shortly receive a full award certificate for displaying proudly in the school.

Congratulations Olsen House.