Leading medical experts are calling for free school meals for all children in the UK to address the impact of childhood obesity. Prof Steve Turner, the president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, tells #R4Today 'it's the sensible thing to do'.

Being able to manage conflict effectively is a key skill for all to learn 🤝❤️‍🩹 but it can be tricky for young people to know exactly how. Check out this week's free guide >> bit.ly/3TneFa5 The latest episode of our #WakeUpWednesday podcast >> spoti.fi/3zpZXIt

.@justlikeusuk's LGBTQIA programme becomes free to all secondary schools 🌈 diva-magazine.com/2024/09/11/jus…

Yesterday we got together to discuss some exciting projects we have coming up this new academic year, including updating our training programme. If you're interested in Pride & Progress training and support, you can find out more on our website: prideprogress.co.uk/events-network…

Do you work in Early or Primary years settings? If so, join us in exploring LGBT+ inclusive resources for primary and early years settings to help 'usualise' and 'visiblise' LGBT+ people in all our diversity. eventbrite.co.uk/e/educateout-m…

Are you a manager-level leader for a voluntary #youthwork organisation? 💡 With Leading in Youth Work Organisations, you'll get a chance to build key skills & earn a 10-credit SCQF Level 9 Leadership Qualification 🌟 Apply for a fully-funded place: ➡️ bit.ly/LYWO-Nov24

🏳️‍🌈GLADD student prize 🏳️‍⚧️ Just a reminder to all students (& those who teach/train students) that our prize is still open until 21st October 2024 at 12:00pm Every entrant will get a year free GLADD subscription! Please share this 🏳️‍⚧️💜

As many return to their studies, we've been diving into our London History Workshop Archive for images of past generations attending schools across the city. We love how these snapshots show that, while much has changed, some things remain wonderfully timeless. 🕰️ #BacktoSchool

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Autumn dates for your D&I diary: 16 October: International Pronouns Day 13 - 19 November: Transgender Awareness Week 20 November: Transgender Day of Remembrance Looking to mark these with workplace trans awareness training? Email [email protected].

🌍🌈 This touching quote from a student highlights the profound impact of our workshops. Join us as a volunteer Role Model to break down stereotypes and build bridges of compassion and inclusion and shape a future where diversity is embraced and every student can thrive.

We value feedback from our DofE Network and want to improve our communications to you. We'd love to grab 5 minutes of your time to fill out our survey about: ⭐How you use your DofE Card. ⭐What expedition kit you needed to purchase for your expedition. ⭐What you find important

We're thrilled to have received a Youth Strategic Investment grant from Paul Hamlyn Foundation. PHF has recognised the "tremendous work" that our youth & community service provide. Our youth need support now more than ever. With this grant we can invest in them & their futures.

🚨 REGISTRATIONS OPEN 🚨 Registrations are open for the upcoming QHCN Symposium, exploring the innovative queer programming being developed by museums and heritage organisations 📆 Date: 22-23 Oct 2024 📍 Location: Kensington Palace & online Registration links below! #QHCN2024

If you're aged 16-25, Hatch could offer you key employability training, a paid work placement & a guaranteed job interview! 😀👍 Placements open now in: 🔹 Glasgow 🔹 Kilmarnock 🔹 Falkirk 🔹 Alloa 🔹 Paisley 🔹 Ayr Claim yours now ➡️ bit.ly/3AR0K5G

Embark on your journey of advocacy and empowerment from wherever you are, with our online ambassador training!🌟🌈 This October, Just Like Us is bringing ambassador training to your screens, and you can sign up from anywhere in the UK! As an ambassador, you'll inspire young

.Just Like Us ambassador, Zaynab Melhuish-Khan says she was “ashamed” of her identity until she immersed herself in lesbian history 🩷🧡🤍 buff.ly/4giJM0h

👏👏👏 Well said Stephen

After a review of the Collective and feedback from members old and new, we’ve taken all that’s awesome about it and added in even MORE awesomeness. We refreshed it, reframed it & are relaunching soon as the GEC Circle! ⭕ Watch this space 👀thegec.education/the-gec-circle