Ian Timbrell
@itimbrell.bsky.social
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
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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Great to see #ItsMoreThanFlagsandRainbows by @itimbrell.bsky.social reviewed so positively in the Midwest Book Review! 🙏 Read it in full at: buff.ly/HNvvRlR
Learn more about how you can ensure #LGBTQ+ members of your school community feel safe, seen and supported: buff.ly/fEYjPXj
Learn more about how you can ensure #LGBTQ+ members of your school community feel safe, seen and supported: buff.ly/fEYjPXj
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Great to see #ItsMoreThanFlagsandRainbows by @itimbrell.bsky.social reviewed so positively in the Midwest Book Review! 🙏 Read it in full at: buff.ly/HNvvRlR
Learn more about how you can ensure #LGBTQ+ members of your school community feel safe, seen and supported: buff.ly/fEYjPXj
Learn more about how you can ensure #LGBTQ+ members of your school community feel safe, seen and supported: buff.ly/fEYjPXj
I know what bullying feels like. So does my 12-year-old. That’s why this matters to me more than anything.
Today I spoke with head teachers and senior leaders across @rctcouncil.bsky.social about how More Than Flags and Rainbows can help schools and families unite to tackle bullying.
Today I spoke with head teachers and senior leaders across @rctcouncil.bsky.social about how More Than Flags and Rainbows can help schools and families unite to tackle bullying.
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I know what bullying feels like. So does my 12-year-old. That’s why this matters to me more than anything.
Today I spoke with head teachers and senior leaders across @rctcouncil.bsky.social about how More Than Flags and Rainbows can help schools and families unite to tackle bullying.
Today I spoke with head teachers and senior leaders across @rctcouncil.bsky.social about how More Than Flags and Rainbows can help schools and families unite to tackle bullying.
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Don’t miss @itimbrell.bsky.social's virtual book launch with Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Ed)! This event is an opportunity for teachers, school leaders & governors to gain insights from the book about how best to approach #LGBTQ+ belonging in the classroom.
📆 Nov 17 at 4pm
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📆 Nov 17 at 4pm
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More Than Flags and Rainbows - Virtual Book Launch
Join us to celebrate the publication of Ian Timbrell's book.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Don’t miss @itimbrell.bsky.social's virtual book launch with Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Ed)! This event is an opportunity for teachers, school leaders & governors to gain insights from the book about how best to approach #LGBTQ+ belonging in the classroom.
📆 Nov 17 at 4pm
🔗
📆 Nov 17 at 4pm
🔗
Did you know that when children are adopted, their trauma disappears?
September 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Did you know that when children are adopted, their trauma disappears?
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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
📚 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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September 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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
📚 For more on creating truly inclusive schools, see Ian's new book: buff.ly/iUTgAVr
Reposted by Ian Timbrell
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
📚 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…
buff.ly
September 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
📚 For more on creating truly inclusive schools, see Ian's new book: buff.ly/iUTgAVr
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.
Plus giving out some fun prizes for our quizzes on LGBTQ+ vocabulary.
September 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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.
Plus giving out some fun prizes for our quizzes on LGBTQ+ vocabulary.
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.
September 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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.
In other shocking news, racists aren’t welcome in Black Lives Matters protests.
Is she also going to complain about that too?
Is she also going to complain about that too?
September 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
In other shocking news, racists aren’t welcome in Black Lives Matters protests.
Is she also going to complain about that too?
Is she also going to complain about that too?
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@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
Learn more about improving #LGBTQ+ provision in Ian’s book, #ItsMoreThanFlagsandRainbows: buff.ly/XPK7E4q
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September 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
@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
Learn more about improving #LGBTQ+ provision in Ian’s book, #ItsMoreThanFlagsandRainbows: buff.ly/XPK7E4q
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.”
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.”
September 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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.”
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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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
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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August 31, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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
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
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“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...
🌈 Book @itimbrell.bsky.social for RSE, diversity & inclusivity training + check out his book: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/ian...
September 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“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...
🌈 Book @itimbrell.bsky.social for RSE, diversity & inclusivity training + check out his book: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/ian...
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” 🎉
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” 🎉
August 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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” 🎉
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” 🎉
Thank you Kat for such a lovely review.
It’s very moving seeing people read my book. 🏳️🌈
It’s very moving seeing people read my book. 🏳️🌈
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
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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August 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Thank you Kat for such a lovely review.
It’s very moving seeing people read my book. 🏳️🌈
It’s very moving seeing people read my book. 🏳️🌈
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...
Plus, 100% of the profits go towards tackling bullying and making schools more inclusive.
Get yours here: www.morethanflagsandrainbows.com/product-page...
August 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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...
Plus, 100% of the profits go towards tackling bullying and making schools more inclusive.
Get yours here: www.morethanflagsandrainbows.com/product-page...
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...
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...
www.morethanflagsandrainbows.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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...
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...
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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.
August 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
Found out today that women’s surf shorts aren’t the same as men’s!
I had to pray that there wasn’t an incident 😂
I had to pray that there wasn’t an incident 😂
August 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Found out today that women’s surf shorts aren’t the same as men’s!
I had to pray that there wasn’t an incident 😂
I had to pray that there wasn’t an incident 😂
Thank you gay Jesus, these are the BEST flavour crisps!
August 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Thank you gay Jesus, these are the BEST flavour crisps!
If being gay is a choice, why would I choose the one where I’d get bullied as a kid?
August 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
If being gay is a choice, why would I choose the one where I’d get bullied as a kid?
11 made chocolate chip cookies today 🍪
I’ve missed sharing his cooking adventures since leaving Twitter, so time to start sharing his adventures here.
Baking is our favourite hobby together so lots of more coming over the summer!
I’ve missed sharing his cooking adventures since leaving Twitter, so time to start sharing his adventures here.
Baking is our favourite hobby together so lots of more coming over the summer!
July 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
11 made chocolate chip cookies today 🍪
I’ve missed sharing his cooking adventures since leaving Twitter, so time to start sharing his adventures here.
Baking is our favourite hobby together so lots of more coming over the summer!
I’ve missed sharing his cooking adventures since leaving Twitter, so time to start sharing his adventures here.
Baking is our favourite hobby together so lots of more coming over the summer!
Let’s clear it up once and for all the A in LGBTQIA+ does not stand for ally.
The A is for asexual, aromantic & agender. These identities deserve visibility in our community. Allies are important, powerful & needed, but allyship is about supporting others rather than being centred in the acronym.
The A is for asexual, aromantic & agender. These identities deserve visibility in our community. Allies are important, powerful & needed, but allyship is about supporting others rather than being centred in the acronym.
July 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Let’s clear it up once and for all the A in LGBTQIA+ does not stand for ally.
The A is for asexual, aromantic & agender. These identities deserve visibility in our community. Allies are important, powerful & needed, but allyship is about supporting others rather than being centred in the acronym.
The A is for asexual, aromantic & agender. These identities deserve visibility in our community. Allies are important, powerful & needed, but allyship is about supporting others rather than being centred in the acronym.