A boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams. 

We would recommend this video for ages 7 and over, but could be used in a secondary setting. Please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

A short film that depicts how nerve-racking it can be to come out to your family.

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

The production team of Heartstopper explained why they ensured there were as many LGBT+ voices as possible both behind and in front of the camera.  

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

This video explores Sally Ride’s achievements and her coming out towards the end of her life. 

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

This video explores Lily Parr’s achievements in football. 

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Lesbians talk about the importance of lesbian visibility for Lesbian Visibility Week (includes trans women). 

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Ashley Jiang, a lesbian, explains what intersectionality is, with a focus on queer media.  

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Demisexual YouTuber Christi Kerr explains what demisexuality means to her.  

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Tyler Ford, an agender person, explains the history of the word Queer.

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Julie d’Aubigny lived during an unusual time in 17th-century France when political and cultural norms were shifting. She was allowed to exist openly as a bisexual woman pursuing her swordsmanship and singing talents in the court of King Louis XIV.

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Bayard Rustin was an essential part of the March on Washington in 1963, the Mongomery Bus Boycott, and more. Rustin’s activism in Anti-Violence, Civil Rights, Gay Rights, and more are critical to his place of importance as a spotlight during Black History Month and more.

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Watch Nikita Kuzmin and Vito Coppola perform a magical routine on the TV show Strictly Come Dancing where celebrities take to the dance floor to perform dazzling displays. 

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Some of @jessicaoutofthecloset’s favourite disabled and LGBTQ+ icons deserve a special shout-out… Rosie Jones, Stephen Fry, Aaron Rose Philip, Chella Man, Jillian Mercado, Lady Francesca, Frida Kahlo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Lord Byron. Who would you add to the list?

We would recommend this video for ages 8 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Explores some different pronouns, how to use them, and how to know another person’s pronouns. 

We would recommend this video for ages 8 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

A video that explores the difference between sex and gender. 

We would recommend this video for ages 8 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Peppermint, a trans woman and a drag queen, explains the difference between being trans and being a drag queen.  

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Samy Nour Younes, a trans man, discusses trans people through history. 

Please be aware that although Samy explores lots of interesting history, some of it is less than positive and looks at cases of transphobia. If you do use this video it must end with signposting to further support for your young people. 

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Geo Neptune, a two-spirit person explains what it means to be two-spirit, including the history.

Please note, that although this word isn’t very common in the UK your young people may be familiar with the term as it is used by two-spirit indigenous people across North America.

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Maria Tridas, an intersex person, explains what it means to be intersex, including the history.

Please be aware this video explores some of the discrimination intersex people have faced through history and in recent times. This may be upsetting for some of your young people and so if you do use the video please ensure you end by signposting to further support. 

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Laci Green talks about the concept of biological sex and how intersex fits into the picture.

This video explains the difference between sex and gender, the benefits and drawbacks of categorising people, and that the term intersex can apply to a variety of people.

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Please note that this video is not focused on gender identity but explores sex, being intersex and how sex is not binary. 

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

A brief overview of Pride and the Gay Rights movement.  

We would recommend this video for ages 6 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

This video explores Lily Parr’s achievements in football. 

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Highlights from the Manchester Pride Festival 2022.

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Explores Sally Ride’s achievements and her coming out towards the end of her life. 

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Discover the mesmerizing artistry of Willi Ninja, the godfather of vogue, in this captivating video. Witness the brilliance of his dancing skills and immerse yourself in his extraordinary world. From iconic vogue battles to legendary performances, explore the enchanting legacy of Willi Ninja.

We would recommend this video for ages 11 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Samy Nour Younes, a trans man, discusses trans people through history. 

Please be aware that although Samy explores lots of interesting history, some of it is less than positive and looks at cases of transphobia. If you do use this video it must end with signposting to further support for your young people. 

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Audre Lorde was a trailblazing poet, essayist, and activist whose contributions to the literary world have left an indelible mark. From her powerful poetry to her advocacy for social justice and civil rights, Audre Lorde was a force to be reckoned with. 

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Bayard Rustin was an essential part of the March on Washington in 1963, the Mongomery Bus Boycott, and more. Rustin’s activism in Anti-Violence, Civil Rights, Gay Rights, and more are critical to his place of importance as a spotlight during Black History Month and more.

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Trixie Mattel, a drag queen, explains the history of the word drag. 

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Julie d’Aubigny lived during an unusual time in 17th-century France when political and cultural norms were shifting. She was allowed to exist openly as a bisexual woman pursuing her swordsmanship and singing talents in the court of King Louis XIV.

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people. 

Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In this tribute to forgotten icons, queer culture historian and TED Fellow Channing Gerard Joseph shares their little-known stories.

We would recommend this video for ages 14 and over, but please watch prior to sharing to ensure the content is accessible and suitable for your young people.