Ian Timbrell

I know what it feels like to be the child who doesn’t feel safe or accepted at school. I was bullied, and those experiences have stayed with me. They are also what drive me: I don’t want another child to grow up believing that being themselves is something to hide. I founded More Than Flags and Rainbows CIC to help create schools and communities where people feel they belong. As an educator and a dad, that mission is deeply personal. My work is about helping adults understand the difference they can make through their words, decisions and everyday actions. A teacher recognising when a child needs support. A school challenging prejudice with confidence. A family finding people who understand them. Those are the changes I work towards. Because behind every conversation about inclusion is a person who deserves to feel safe, valued and accepted.