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More than flags and rainbows - Education

Last updated: 11/05/2026
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What we do

More Than Flags and Rainbows CIC is a Welsh not-for-profit that supports schools, families, and communities to create safer, more inclusive environments for all children and young people. MTFAR provides training, consultancy, family support, educational resources, workshops, and inclusion-focused programmes to help schools usualise diverse families, challenge bullying, and improve understanding of equality, diversity, and relationships. Services include staff training, inclusion health checks, pupil workshops, parent support, online learning, and community projects.
Founded by Ian Timbrell, MTFAR combines lived experience, educational leadership, and practical inclusion strategies to help make schools and communities safer, more supportive places.

Who do we support

• Schools (primary, secondary, colleges, MATs, local authorities)
• Teachers and education professionals
• Parents and carers
• LGBTQ+ parents and diverse families
• Children and young people
• Community groups and organisations seeking inclusion support
Online resources available nationally; in-person support arranged by booking.

This service is for people of all ages.

Is there a charge to use this service?

Yes - Some services are free/community-based; professional training and consultancy services are paid. Specific pricing available on request.

Can anyone use this service?

Self-referral via website, schools, organisations, or direct contact.

 Opening times

Typically Monday–Friday, with family events on weekends

Where do we provide our service?

We will take reasonable steps to ensure the information within the website is as accurate as possible. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of this information. The contributors themselves maintain their own information and they welcome feedback about the accuracy of the information they provide. Those accessing it are advised to take reasonable steps to consider its content before acting upon it. This could include seeking professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the information within our website.

Please note that the results found when searching in English or Welsh on the English and Welsh sides of the website (www.dewis.wales or www.dewis.cymru) will sometimes differ. Providers can (subject to rules around language standards that apply to some provision) choose to enter their information in English only, in Welsh only, or bilingually. Whilst we try to use the technology within the site to limit the impact of their choice, both terminology and the structure of the languages mean that differences in the results produced is sometimes inevitable.

We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links are provided for your information only and should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. We reserve the right to reject or remove links to any website if we find the site content inappropriate.

For more information please refer to the full terms and conditions.

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We will take reasonable steps to ensure the information within the website is as accurate as possible. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of this information. The contributors themselves maintain their own information and they welcome feedback about the accuracy of the information they provide. Those accessing it are advised to take reasonable steps to consider its content before acting upon it. This could include seeking professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the information within our website.

Please note that the results found when searching in English or Welsh on the English and Welsh sides of the website (www.dewis.wales or www.dewis.cymru) will sometimes differ. Providers can (subject to rules around language standards that apply to some provision) choose to enter their information in English only, in Welsh only, or bilingually. Whilst we try to use the technology within the site to limit the impact of their choice, both terminology and the structure of the languages mean that differences in the results produced is sometimes inevitable.

We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links are provided for your information only and should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. We reserve the right to reject or remove links to any website if we find the site content inappropriate.

For more information please refer to the full terms and conditions.