Ian Timbrell is the founder of More Than Flags and Rainbows, a not-for-profit organisation that supports schools and charities with LGBTQ+ inclusion. He is an Independent Thinking Associate and has delivered inspiring talks and workshops across the UK that empower educators to tackle homophobic bullying, embrace equity and foster inclusivity. Drawing on his personal journey and 20 years of teaching experience, Ian’s debut title, It’s More Than Flags and Rainbows provides schools with the knowledge and strategies to create meaningful, lasting change for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Articles and interviews available

Ian is available for interview, expert comment or bylined articles on a range of topics, such as:

• What does true LGBTQ+ inclusion look like in schools, and how can we move beyond tokenistic gestures?
• How can schools navigate LGBTQ+ inclusion in the current political and cultural climate?
• How can LGBTQ+ representation be meaningfully embedded into the curriculum across all subjects? 

View the press release for It's More Than Flags and Rainbows here.