Get ready for School Diversity Week 2025

Get ready for School Diversity Week 2025 with guides for primary and secondary schools from Just Like Us.

School Diversity Week, the UK-wide celebration of LGBT+ equality, takes place every June in schools across the UK.

From 23 to 27 June 2025, schools across the UK will be getting involved in a range of activities from fundraisers like Rainbow Friday dress-up days, to LGBT+ inclusive lessons and activities, to assemblies and school talks from Just Like Us.

This year, Just Like Us has produced dedicated School Diversity Week 2025 guides for primary and secondary schools.

Download the School Diversity Week 2025 guides to access:

• Information on why celebrating LGBT+ inclusion is vital in both primary and secondary schools
• School Diversity Week activity ideas for all key stages
• Fundraising ideas for your whole school community
• Checklists for school events
• Activities to get school staff and the wider community engaged
• Tips on embedding LGBT+ inclusion beyond School Diversity Week

How to download free LGBT+ inclusive resources

Resources to support your School Diversity Week celebration, from posters to activities, are available on Just Like Us’ resource portal, alongside LGBT+ inclusive resources for all curriculum subjects and key stages.

If you are a staff member at a UK primary school, secondary school or sixth form college, you can access Just Like Us’ free resources by following the below steps:

1. Sign up for free here.
2. You’ll then receive an email granting you access to the resources.
3. Then, browse and download resources in our school resource portal.

If you are already signed up:

1. Go to your account page and click ‘School resources’ on the left hand side
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you’ll see three folders ‘Curriculum resources’, ‘Pride Groups’ and ‘School Diversity Week’
3. You can search by keyword (e.g. KS4, maths) in the search bar or have a look through the resource folders
4. Click the three grey dots next to the file name you’d like to download and click ‘download’

Why celebrate School Diversity Week 2025?

Independent research has found a link between positive messaging about being LGBT+ in schools and pupils having better mental health, regardless of whether the pupils are LGBT+ or not.

After celebrating School Diversity Week, 72% of school staff agreed that pupil wellbeing had improved, and 85% said they felt better able to support LGBT+ pupils and families.

Actor and Just Like Us patron Jonathan Bailey said: “School Diversity Week is an incredible initiative that creates the inclusive environment every young person deserves.

“Growing up, I would have loved to see LGBT+ inclusion celebrated in schools – not only would it have made such a difference feeling seen, supported, and accepted but also for the entire class to be nurtured into being more empathetic and supportive. This week gives pupils the chance to learn, have fun, and embrace diversity, helping to build a future where all young people can be themselves without fear. I’m so proud to support Just Like Us in making that a reality.”

Laura Mackay, chief executive of Just Like Us, said: “School Diversity Week is an opportunity to bring together your school community and celebrate the differences that make us all special. LGBT+ young people still face significant barriers at school, at home and in the wider world, but each school that celebrates and prioritises LGBT+ inclusion shows them that they are valued, seen and safe.

“We cannot thank you enough for making sure that your pupils have a supportive environment in which to learn, both during School Diversity Week and all year round.”