I recently attended a two part online training course focusing on Trans Awareness & Supporting Trans (including Non-Binary) Young People. This was organised by engage & run by The Proud Trust. I am always keen to keep learning and this course resonated with me as a cis woman who has worked with a number of trans and non-binary young people since partnering in 2008 with The Metro Centre, PACE, and Gendered Intelligence on a project with LGBTQ+ young people, inspired by the Gay Icons exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.

For me this training was so much better than any other courses I’ve attended online. I felt able to ask questions in a safe space, and benefitted from hearing from those who were generous to share their lived experience. The small group and the pace of the session allowed breakout conversations, covering a lot without feeling hurried. I would definitely recommend The Proud Trust for training of this kind and will be following up with their online resources for both my work with young people and to enable me to have open conversations with my two children. Thank you to The Proud Trust!