The impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people can be felt right through a schools curriculum, make sure your school is doing something to celebrate that this LGBT History Month.

The poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy, war poet Wilfred Owen, Rugby star Gareth Thomas, Tennis legend Martina Natravilova, actors Sir Ian McKellen and John Barrowman, musicians Beth Ditto and Elton John, and where would we be without Alan Turing? The man responsible for inventing the computer and breaking the enigma code, making a massive contribution to science, IT and history.

All these familiar names identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. Celebrate them, and the LGBT community this LGBT History Month!

To download the Exceeding Expectations LGBT History Month poster to display in your classroom, click here.

Everyday throughout LGBT History Month, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation are celebrating a different name from the LGBT community who has aimed high to show that sexual orientation doesn't have to be a barrier to success, to find out whose turn it is today, click here.