Teachers’ LGBTQI+ Inclusion Resource Hub
Supporting Teachers. Empowering Students. Building Inclusive Schools.
Teachers are dedicated allies to their LGBTQI+ students, changing lives every single day. To every teacher who’s looked out for a struggling student, stood up against homophobic or transphobic bullying, or promoted LGBTQI+ visibility in their school: We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re grateful.
If you’re an LGBTQI+ teacher yourself, thank you for being a role model for your students and colleagues.
At ShoutOut, we’re committed to supporting educators who are working to build safe, inclusive learning environments for all students. We do this through:
Student workshops
Staff and teacher training
Educational resources and guidance
Below you’ll find a curated collection of our favourite resources to help you support LGBTQI+ students and empower others to be allies.
If you’re looking for a specific resource to share with your students or guidance around a particular topic relating to LGBTQ+ identity, get in touch, and we’ll offer advice and help you find the right materials!
☆ Featured Resources for Teachers ☆
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A clear, accessible guide to the language and labels used to talk about LGBTQIAP+ identities and culture - ideal for teachers new to LGBTQI+ topics or refreshing their knowledge.
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Short, friendly explainer videos made by ShoutOut volunteers and staff:
Perfect for classroom use or personal learning.
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A ready-to-use lesson pack designed by ShoutOut, featuring quizzes and exploration tasks that help students discover key moments in Irish and international LGBTQI+ history.
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An engaging look at gender diversity across world cultures—helpful for lessons in SPHE, CSPE, history, or cultural studies.
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A supportive guide designed to help families understand terminology and learn how to best support LGBTQI+ young people.
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A quick how-to resource on the use and importance of pronouns, and how they relate to someone’s gender expression.
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A resource that defines key gender-identity terms and offers advice on respecting pronouns, being a supportive trans ally, and creating inclusive environments for young people.
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A personal and educational overview of intersex experiences, outlining common challenges, the importance of bodily autonomy, and steps individuals and communities can take to support intersex people.
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ShoutOut’s youth publication exploring queer joy and resilience, created by queer Irish writers and artists with support from the Community Foundation for Ireland through Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together Fund.
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This resource hopes to help show you the connection between being LGBTQI+ and a person of faith. A topic often misunderstood and underrepresented.
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A Guide for Trans and Non-Binary People setting out in plain English the rights of trans and non-binary adults and young people, with information on areas including legal gender recognition, family life, healthcare, safety and protection from harm, education, protections in the workplace, access to goods and services, interactions with law enforcement, prison and sports.
☆ Reading & Media Resources ☆
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An incredible list of LGBTQI+ inclusive books, helpfully organised by age range for easy classroom or library selection, aged 0-18.
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Roinnt achmhainní Gaeilge ag baint le gcursaí LADTA+.
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ShoutOut’s volunteer-hosted and developed podcast explores LGBTQI+ YA fiction, history, culture, school volunteering, and much more!
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We can’t really overstate how meaningful cultural representation is for young LGBTQ+ people. Here are some inclusive films suitable for the whole family. Check these out, and have a browse through LGBTQ+ sections on sites like Netflix, MUBI, Film4 and Volta for even more. We’re delighted to say that this list gets longer every year!
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Queer History Series – a whistle-stop tour of LGBTQI+ history designed specifically for schools
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A celebration of global LGBTQI+ history with talks, events, and educational materials.
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A helpful chronological overview of key LGBTQI+ historical events worldwide.
☆ Research & Other Organisations ☆
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Recent research on LGBTQI+ inclusion in Irish schools - valuable for staff development, policy making, and understanding student experiences.
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While UK-focused, this guide provides excellent practical insight and strategies that can be adapted to Irish school contexts.
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Our friends at the INTO LGBT+ Teachers’ Group offer a range of resources for primary schools and younger students, as well as resources supporting inclusive staffroom environments for LGBTQI+ Teachers.
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Belong To’s Stand Up Awareness Week is a time for post-primary schools, youth services and Youthreach centres in Ireland to join us and take a stand against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. The week is an opportunity to take steps to make spaces welcoming and inclusive for LGBTQ+ young people.
Can we help you build an LGBTQI+ inclusive school?
Professional learning sessions designed to help educators support LGBTQI+ young people, challenge bullying, and build inclusive school policies.
Our student workshops provide awareness-raising, empathy-building, and practical allyship skills in an engaging, impactful format.