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LGBTQ+ Awareness and Workplace Training For Employees
Educating Matters offers training for organisations to create inclusive, respectful and psychologically safe workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees.
As companies continue to prioritise diversity, equity and inclusion, our team of psychologists and education professionals, provide practical training that helps leaders and teams engage in LGBTQ+ awareness.
Through workshops, seminars, policy creation and online training, we can help to reduce bias and build a supportive work culture and environment.
Matt is the founder of an award-winning organisation led by and for LGBTQIA+ parents and carers. With nearly 20 years of experience, he has delivered real change across corporate spaces, family services, and national policy. As a proud parent through adoption and long-term foster carer, Matt covers trauma, microaggressions, allyship, and resilience within the LGBT+ parenting journey. He sits on numerous adoption and fostering panels.
Meet Dylan
Dylan is an award-winning musician, X-factor finalist, transgender man and international keynote speaker for leading organisations. His talks blend storytelling with psychological insights, backed by neuroscience. Designed to empower individuals to embrace their uniqueness, cultivate resilience and foster inclusive environments.
Why is LGBTQ+ Awareness Training Important?
LGBTQ+ awareness training is important because it helps create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to be themselves.
Many LGBTQ+ employees still experience discrimination, exclusion, or discomfort at work, often due to lack of understanding rather than intentional harm.
Training and workshops raise awareness of language, behaviours, and assumptions that can negatively affect colleagues. When organisations actively promote inclusion, they improve wellbeing, trust, and engagement across the workforce.
What is Included in an LGBTQ+ Training Workshop?
An LGBTQ+ training workshop or programme typically covers key terminology, the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, and the lived experiences LGBTQ+ people may face in the workplace.
During a workshop, we will include:
Language and terminology
Practical scenarios
How to respond to situations
Exercises that build confident and trust in the workplace
Why Choose Educating Matters For LGBTQ+ Awareness Training For Your Corporate or Organisation?
Educating Matters delivers LGBTQ+ awareness training that is practical, respectful, and easy to understand by professionals who have received first-hand experience in this field.
Their approach focuses on education rather than judgement, creating a safe space for open discussion and learning.
LGBTQ+ training is tailored to your specific organisation, ensuring it is relevant to the sector, workforce and the challenges you face. This helps employees feel comfortable asking questions and applying what they learn in their day-to-day work.
Can You Create an LGBTQ+ Policy For Our Organisation?
Yes, we can create an LGBTQ+ policy for your organisation that clearly sets out its commitment to equality, inclusion, and zero tolerance for discrimination.
This policy can include guidance on inclusive language, support for transitioning employees, reporting procedures, and expectations around behaviour.
Having a clear policy helps employees understand their rights and responsibilities and shows that the organisation takes inclusion seriously.
What Are The Outcomes For Employees That Do LGBTQ+ Training?
Stronger relationships across teams
Enhanced communication and trust
Reduced conflict and misunderstanding
Higher levels of innovation and creativity
Improved wellbeing and emotional resilience
What Challenges Are Organisations Faced With Surrounding LGBTQ+?
Despite progress, many LGBTQ+ employees still experience barriers in the workplace, including fear of sharing personal information, concerns about discrimination, or feeling isolated from colleagues. Even small, unintentional comments can have a meaningful impact on someone’s sense of safety.
Common workplace challenges may include:
Difficulty “coming out” or being open about identity
Anxiety around social situations or team events
Microaggressions or insensitive language
Lack of visibility or representation
Balancing cultural or family expectations
Our LGBTQ+ awareness training creates a safe, supportive space to explore these issues and learn practical, everyday actions that build inclusion and reduce harm.
Contact Us To Discuss LGBTQ+ Awareness and Training For Your Organisation
“It really made me feel like I can do this and gave me a structure to work from. The presenter was hugely knowledgeable and I felt like I trusted her. Probably one of the best webinars on the subject that I’ve come across so far.”
UBS
“We had over 1500 participants dial in, of those that stayed on the line to vote – we had a 99% satisfaction rate which is pretty fab! As they’re a tough crowd to crack. Educating Matters helps colleagues to develop a more practical and positive attitude to approaching their concerns and difficulties.”
DWP
“Rachel is an amazing professional with innovative thinking. It is a pleasure to work with her. The sessions, she is delivering, on topics such as positive parenting, motivation, resilience, confidence, transition and many others to support our colleagues, have a great content and are full of simple practical advices. The feedback, received from parents and carers, is that Rachel’s sessions helped them to better understand and support their children in everyday life.”
Barclays
“I feel so grateful to work for a company that values, encourages and supports employee networks. Following the session our parents are feeling empowered to immediately change the conversations with their children. I know that this session’s positive effects will be felt not only at home but in the workplace too.”
Centrica
“Rachel was very easy to talk to and quite relatable. She used experiences from her own life to put things into context and was very open and honest. She was able to give more tailored suggestions and she followed all this up with an e-mail covering the resources we had discussed. I found the whole experience extremely helpful.”
Accenture
“I loved your honest and candid approach and what really stuck with me is the plethora of specific examples you have used to illustrate the practical techniques you taught us. That really brought it to life for me. All the lessons are equally applicable to work and personal relationships, so I will definitely be using them.”
EY
“Thank you so, so much for an exceptional session last week! As was evident in the chat panel, the level of engagement was absolutely brilliant.”
Capgemini
“Working with Educating Matters has been an absolute pleasure. The experience and knowledge is invaluable and presentation and delivery first class. Sky will be hosting many more sessions and I thoroughly recommend for your networks. “
Sky
“The feedback from my colleagues was absolutely fantastic, people were really impressed by the combination of well-researched, evidence based solutions and personal experience of raising children, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone or any business that wants to ensure that colleagues and clients are given access to the highest quality learning and development tools.”
Browne Jacobson
“Fantastic to work with and delivered huge value to HSBC. The style, approach and knowledge is very impressive. She is accommodating to our needs and passionate about what she does. We have had amazing feedback on her sessions internally.”
HSBC
“A personal and sincere thank you for the vibrant, energetic and inspirational way in which you share and educate. Neurodiversity remains so misunderstood and to hear someone speak with such insight and intelligence is a joy.”
Deutsche Bank
“Attendants loved the workshop ran by you. The presentation style was very engaging and the content was insightful at breaking down the ways in which we communicate with others. High interactivity and good examples as well as actionable learnings. Attendants loved the fact there was a lot of material they could go away and read more about as well as simplifying the scientific explanations really helped.”
TikTok
“It was a great opportunity to stop and think about the way I’m working and how others in the business are. It made me feel more able to speak about it with colleagues.”
Superdrug
Pricing
Pricing depends on the session type, group size and whether it’s delivered online or in person. Please contact us to get a personalised quote.
Sessions can be delivered live online, in person (UK), or as hybrid events. Recordings and follow-up resources can also be provided.
Who It’s For
Ideal for employees, managers, HR teams and parent/carer networks looking for practical, supportive guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is the LGBTQ+ inclusion training suitable for?
All employees — including leaders, managers, HR teams, parent networks and staff looking to build confidence in supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues.
2. Can the content be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. Educating Matters customises all sessions to match your company culture, workforce needs and existing DEI initiatives.
3. Do you offer sessions for parents of LGBTQ+ children or teens?
Absolutely. Many employees value guidance on supporting their own children’s identities, emotions and experiences.
4. Does this training help reduce discrimination or microaggressions?
Yes. Increased understanding and awareness help teams communicate respectfully and avoid unintentional harm.
5. How long are the LGBTQ+ training sessions?
Most live sessions run for one hour with time for Q&A. Longer workshops and multi-session programmes can be arranged.
6. Are sessions delivered virtually?
Yes — Educating Matters frequently delivers virtual training globally to support teams that work remotely or are on different timezones.
7. What outcomes can we expect from your LGBTQ+ Awareness Training?
We receive terrific feedback from participants who find our workshops and seminars engaging and thought provoking. Typical outcomes include increased confidence and trust within the organisation.
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