Are you keen to ensure you are being LGBTQIA+ inclusive but are worried about saying the wrong thing? Looking to gain confidence in discussing gender + sexual identity in a work environment? Do you need support in operating ethically and in line with the regulations set out in The Equality Act 2010?
Proud2Be develop and deliver a diverse range of interactive, non-shaming training sessions to suit the needs of you and your organisation.
Learning takes place through a mix of group discussions, case studies, Q&A sessions and workshop activities. Our training team is skilled in facilitating open discussions around sensitive topics that may be difficult to manage without external support.
We can deliver training in the following ways:
Facilitated – half day (3 hours) and full day (6 hours) options, online or in-person
Webinars – a great opportunity to deliver to a wide audience
Q&A sessions (1 hour)
Supporting team away days
121 consultancy
Below you’ll find our most popular training sessions:
A session exploring inclusive language, the difference between sex, gender identity and gender expression, use of pronouns, and practical ways to make your practice and/or physical space more inclusive to trans, non-binary and/or gender non-conforming people.
A session exploring inclusive language, how to challenge oppressive behaviour/language, and practical ways to help create a safer and more inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ colleagues and customers.
A session exploring inclusive language, unconscious bias, how to challenge oppressive behaviour/language in the counselling room and practical ways to ensure your service is LGBTQIA+ inclusive and you have the tools in place to better support your LGBTQIA+ clients.
A session exploring inclusive language, how to challenge oppressive behaviour/language, and practical ways to make your practice and/or physical space more LGBTQIA+ inclusive.
Whether working with you on a one-off intervention or in a longer-term partnership, we will help identify where you are already doing great work – and recommend strategic changes to help make your organisation more LGBTQIA+ inclusive.
A session exploring the social structures that give advantage (or privilege) to some and disadvantage to others, and how this is relevant to your team and the people you support.
Why Proud2Be?
We have over 10 years experince working throughout the UK and beyond, supporting employers, staff and volunteers, teaching staff, students, customers and clients across various sectors, to become more LGBTQIA+ inclusive.
Our training and consultancy services are developed and delivered by people with lived experience, allowing LGBTQIA+ people to use their first-hand experiences to increase understanding
All profits made from our training programme are reinvested into our outreach work, enabling us to support even more people and respond more quickly to community need
All of our trainers are professional, qualified facilitators who are LGBTQIA+
For more information about our training services, please view/download our training brochure below:
To book your free 15-minute exploratory phone call please get in touch by emailing hello@proud2be.org.uk or by calling 0333 772 1187.
Veronika Valigurská, Collections and Engagement Assistant at Torquay Museum
Thank you so much for your help with the LGBTQ+ trail. It would have been so much more difficult without your guidance and advice and you have just been such an amazing organisation to work with!
Veronika Valigurská, Collections and Engagement Assistant at Torquay Museum
Julie Wyman, Devon Counselling College
I just wanted to thank you for the workshop you ran for us on Saturday afternoon; it really got the learners thinking about gender and difference in general. What a fabulous and extremely connective way to present it – your openness and willingness to discuss each and every question that was raised was remarkable.
Julie Wyman, Devon Counselling College
Head of Primary School in Devon
Max was an excellent trainer, creating a safe, non judgemental and professional environment to explore thought and ideas whilst learning new terminology. All staff enjoyed the sessions and gained understanding and confidence. The work on stereotypes and scenarios were really useful. Thank you.
Head of Primary School in Devon
Staff Member, Special School in Devon
A comfortable environment was created immediately by the trainers and they showed an understanding of our school’s ethos very quickly. I highly recommend them and the content.
Staff Member, Special School in Devon
Staff Member, Children’s Home in Devon
Maya and Max were really great. Their contact before, during and after the training sessions was brilliant and the training was engaging and pitched at the right level for the team.
Staff Member, Children's Home in Devon
Staff Member, Special School in Devon
The training was really helpful, Max and Maya executed it brilliantly, they were understanding and informative. When people say its a ‘safe space’ that is often just because they have to and really you still feel you could be judged, where as with this training it really did feel safe and completely open to ideas, thoughts and feelings.
Staff Member, Special School in Devon
Amelia Robinson, Colyton Grammar School
Everyone has been so positive about the training…many thanks again for your extremely valuable input, we really value our school being able to engage with such a fantastic organisation.
Amelia Robinson, Colyton Grammar School
Youth Worker- Space*
I learnt so much! And took away a lot; I work in a youth centre and I have come away and re-evaluated our centre and displays to make sure they promote gender identity and equality.
Youth Worker – Space*
Youth Worker- Space*
Was really informative and brought me up to date with knowledge surrounding gender identity.
Youth Worker – Space*
Staff Member- Co Lab, Exeter
Really nice atmosphere in the session. Good combination of sessions content, delivered in a light way. Lots of opportunity to contribute. Very enjoyable and engaging session.
Staff Member – Co Lab, Exeter
School Staff Member
So refreshing not to be looking at a screen and doing the icebreaker games were great. Made me think about how to ensure our setting is LGBTQ friendly and gave me ideas for how to embed some related conversations into daily life.
School Staff Member
School Staff Member
The facilitator was excellent. Not too rigidly set to their own agenda and able to facilitate an open discussion around difficult issues that would have been difficult to manage without them.
School Staff Member
School Staff Member
A warm yet professional tone was immediately established by the course leader which allowed insightful discussion to take place across both training sessions. I feel that me and my staff were fortunate to have taken part.
School Staff Member
Alan Salt, Principal, King Edward VI Community College
Our students are fortunate to be part of a community where Proud2Be are actively helping people to come together and find positive and lasting solutions to change things for the better. They do this with knowledge, sensitivity, humour and tact.
Alan Salt, Principal, King Edward VI Community College
Jacqui Warne- Executive Head Teacher, Bidwell Brook
I have had quite a bit of feedback from staff who attended – all of it very positive. They found the training excellent and trainers positive, encouraging and inspiring.
Jacqui Warne – Executive Head Teacher, Bidwell Brook
Beverley Britton- Programme Manager South Region, Princes Trust
What an impact you made, conversations are still going on today and this was exactly the result we all wanted, keeping diversity at the forefront of what we do. More referrals to our programmes are being made from the LGBTQ community as a result of your inspiring session.
Beverley Britton – Programme Manager South Region, Princes Trust
Dan Phillips, The Princes Trust
I recently caught up with Max and Maya at a training event they ran for Prince’s Trust mentors. It was one of the best sessions on diversity I have attended and the feedback was excellent.
Dan Phillips, The Princes Trust
Olivia Palmer, TedxTotnes 2015 Organiser
Max and Maya were a joy to work with. They were determined to deliver their message clearly and worked hard to develop an authentic and inspiring talk. As speakers they have a natural and engaging style and their talk was passionate, personal and clear. Their talk is unmissable!
