THERE is a question often posed by people; why do we need Pride Month? The fact is that members of the LGBTQ+ communities wish that there was no need for it, but the everyday experience for many is that there is much work still to be done in relation to education.

The first thing we must become aware of is that inequalities and barriers exist, and that they impact a significant portion of any population. A census two years ago in Britain was clear – members of the community, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, deserve to feel safe, respected and have the same access to healthcare, education, employment, housing and social services as anyone else.