From Section 28 to Today: LGBTQ+ Teachers and the History of Inclusion
Thu 12 February 2026 13:00-14:00, Teams
An event organised by: Elected Officers
Explore how UK education has shaped LGBTQ+ inclusion and exclusion as experts discuss Section 28’s legacy and new research on how LGBTQ+ teachers navigate identity, visibility, and belonging. Look at event for sign up form.
This is an event ran by the University of Derby Staff LGBTQ+ Equaltiy Network.
Join Dr Adam Brett (University of Derby), Dr Kalum Bodfield (Manchester Metropolitan University), and Dr Ben Johnson (Keele University) for this LGBT+ History Month online event exploring the shifting landscape of LGBTQ+ inclusion and exclusion in UK education. We’ll trace the historical impact of policies such as Section 28 and examine how these legacies continue to shape school cultures today. Drawing on their recent research, including the development of the LGBTQ+ Professional Identity Integration Model and applications of the Power Threat Meaning Framework, Ben, Kalum, and Adam will unpack the complex, non-linear processes through which LGBTQ+ teachers negotiate identity, visibility, and belonging in educational spaces. Together, we’ll consider what these findings mean for teacher wellbeing, retention, and the future of inclusive practice.
If you would like to attend then please register using this form.