Mel Lane
• Primary Teacher
• Teacher Trainer (PGCE)
• Qualified Professional Development Lead
• Rights Respecting Schools Assessor
• Co-author of 'What Does LGBT+ Mean?'
After 23 years in the classroom and 20 years working in Teacher Training, I am passionate about empowering young people, listening to what they have to say and creating welcoming and inclusive environments for all.
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Children can learn at school when they feel safe and secure, when they know that they can be proud of themselves and their families. My work is aimed at helping more children to develop their self esteem and confidence in being themselves.
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I want to encourage children (and adults) to recognise that we don't have to like or understand everything about each other, but we can allow other people to just be themselves.
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My Approach
Listening to young people and raising their voices is at the heart of my work.
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My young volunteers share their stories and experiences to help teachers understand, not just the challenges LGBT+ students can face in school, but also the incredible impact that supportive teachers have.
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Teachers frequently tell me that, "listening to the personal testimony was the most powerful part of the training".
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