Pop 'n' Olly
Pop’n’Olly is the UK’s leading provider of LGBT+ educational resources for primary children, parents, carers and teachers. The company focuses on primary age educational content and have distributed over 30,000 of it’s LGBTQ+ children’s books worldwide, of which over 11,000 have been donated to UK primary schools through our ‘Pride in Primary’ campaign. Millions of people have engaged with Pop’n’Olly’s inclusive YouTube videos and LGBT+ storybooks while our classroom resources have been used by thousands of teachers across the UK.
Whether you are watching our free Youtube videos, reading our LGBT+ inclusive storybooks, our first-of-its-kind introductory guide ‘What Does LGBT+ Mean?’, or using our free classroom resources, there is something everyone. Teachers can also have full access to our classroom resources (designed by teachers, for teachers) which range from full medium term plans and lesson plans to worksheets and activities for all primary ages while also covering National Curriculum targets . We also offer school workshops, staff training and support in having conversations with parents.
Our mission is sparking joy, eradicating shame and empowering all children, teachers, parents & carers through LGBT+ inclusive education and inclusive storytelling. Put simply, Pop’n’Olly’s work exists to save lives and ensure LGBTQ+ people make it to adulthood. No child should experience the shame, secrecy and isolation that so many LGBTQ+ adults have felt growing up. With being the most common form of bullying in UK schools, we want future LGBTQ+ adults to have a fair opportunity at life. We want them to feel inspired, powerful and safe.
Gaydio Award Winner – LGBT+ Enterprise of the Year
Rainbow Honours Award 2024 – Highly Commended Small Brand of the Year
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