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Ian Timbrell

@itimbrell.bsky.social

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Dad to 11 and Otto, founder of More Than Flags and Rainbows: a not-for-profit supporting schools and businesses with LGBTQ+ inclusion, grammar enthusiast, and Star Trek nerd

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Nov 27

Hello Blueskyers, say hi!

Also looking for moots (learnt that word today, am I that out of touch?)

🖖 Star Trek
🏫 Teaching & education
🧠 Mental Health
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ inclusion
👨‍💻 Grammar
📖 Reading
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cymro
♟️ Board games
🐶 My dog Otto
👨 Dad to 11 (age not no of kids)
💍 Engaged to @rhysgoode.bsky.social

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · 16d

Did you know that when children are adopted, their trauma disappears?

Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · 18d

Thundercats, Ho!

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 19d

Catch @itimbrell.bsky.social on the latest episode of The Queer Economy podcast, where he talks about moving from 20 years in teaching to founding More Than Flags and Rainbows 📻: buff.ly/aa8GDUy

📚 For more on creating truly inclusive schools, see Ian's new book: buff.ly/iUTgAVr

Ian Timbrell: Redefining LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Education and Community

In this episode of The Queer Economy, host Ben Ferney sits down with Ian Timbrell, founder of the UK nonprofit More Than Flags and Rainbows. Ian shares his journey from 20 years as a teacher and…

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 21d

Ian Timbrell: Redefining LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Education and Community

In this episode of The Queer Economy, host Ben Ferney sits down with Ian Timbrell, founder of the UK nonprofit More Than Flags and Rainbows. Ian shares his journey from 20 years as a teacher and…

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · 21d

Brilliant first day training staff in Bluestone National Park Resort on creating an inclusive experience for their guests…

Plus giving out some fun prizes for our quizzes on LGBTQ+ vocabulary.

Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Sep 13

But I’m being well looked after: Otto has set up camp next to me with all the cuddles, and Rhys pulled together the most delicious picky board to keep me going. Not a bad care team, really.

Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Sep 13

For anyone who doesn’t know, haemochromatosis is a condition where the body stores too much iron, and then each week I normally have a pint or so of blood taken to lower my iron levels.

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Sep 13

It’s been three weeks since my last treatment for my haemochromatosis, which means my iron levels are too high and I’m dealing with extreme fatigue and aching.

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Sep 9

In other shocking news, racists aren’t welcome in Black Lives Matters protests.

Is she also going to complain about that too?

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · Sep 7

@itimbrell.bsky.social joins Ben Whitaker & Steven Hope on the Edufuturists podcast 🎙 A brilliant chat on creating school cultures where everyone feels safe, seen & supported: buff.ly/XCcR61A

Learn more about improving #LGBTQ+ provision in Ian’s book, #ItsMoreThanFlagsandRainbows: buff.ly/XPK7E4q

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Sep 6

Tomorrow at 3pm, the UK emergency alert test will sound an alarm on all phones.

If your child is neurodivergent or sound-sensitive:
–Explain it’s only a test
–Practise covering ears/headphones
–Be somewhere calm

“It’s just like a fire drill. It will be loud but quick We’ll be safe together.”

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · Aug 31

Catch up on part two of @itimbrell.bsky.social’s podcast episode with @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social on Thinking Deeply About Primary Education 🎧

After laying down the groundwork for #LGBTQ+ inclusion in part one, this time, Ian explains how we can successfully put theory into practice: buff.ly/hji30qi

More Than Flags and Rainbows: Part Two – From Foundations to Implementation

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education · Episode

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · Sep 2

“Look, it’s me-I’m a superhero!” And when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools, he really is!!

🌈 Book @itimbrell.bsky.social for RSE, diversity & inclusivity training + check out his book: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/ian...

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Aug 19

Head over to Instagram to see our adventures in my stories.

Can’t wait to share what we get up to!

www.instagram.com/morethanflagsandrainbows

Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Aug 19

Tomorrow is our annual YES DAY — where our 11-year-old gets to plan everything to celebrate 9 years since we became a family.

From choosing the food (yes to waffles for breakfast) to picking every activity (yes to Lego at 8am), he’s in charge and we’re just here to say “YES” 🎉

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you Kat for such a lovely review.

It’s very moving seeing people read my book. 🏳️‍🌈

Kat Cauchi 🌻🎃🐈🍰 @kcauchi.bsky.social · Aug 15

Loved reviewing 'It's More Than Flags and Rainbows', by @itimbrell.bsky.social.
This is an absolutely essential and supportive guide for true #LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools. #RISEEduMag #BookReview @crownhousepub.bsky.social @itlworldwide.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social

Book review: ‘It’s More Than Flags and Rainbows’ by Ian Timbrell - R.I.S.E. Magazine

It’s More Than Flags and Rainbows is focused on, as the book’s sub-heading suggests, ‘Getting LGBTQ+ provision right in schools’. So how does Timbrell’s book

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thrilled to be posting the first of our inclusive pin badges, in (possibly what I’m most excited about) our awesome new recyclable packets.

Plus, 100% of the profits go towards tackling bullying and making schools more inclusive.

Get yours here: www.morethanflagsandrainbows.com/product-page...

Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · Aug 13

Why are you talking about this ‘gay stuff’ in primary schools?”
Many of us have heard it. 😬

One of my commonly asked questions is how to respond to this type of question.

Here’s my new blog post talking about what to do.

Read it here: www.morethanflagsandrainbows.com/post/why-are...

Why Are You Talking About This Gay Stuff in Primary? How To Respond to Parents

If you work in a school long enough, sooner or later someone will ask why you are talking about LGBTQ+ topics, or showing books with same-sex parents, to primary-aged children. Sometimes it’s a polite...

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Aug 11

If you would like your pupils to come back to school to a letter from an author about the joys and benefits of reading for pleasure, just email or DM me.