The UK government is set to release new guidance for schools on managing children’s gender identity changes.
While allowing social transitioning with parental consent, it will not compel teachers to use chosen pronouns, citing “good faith” objections.
The guidelines emphasise adherence to the Equality Act, protecting separate facilities based on biological sex, and requiring contact sports to be gender-specific.
The approach, balancing trans rights and safeguarding responsibilities, follows debates among ministers and legal advice on the Equality Act.
The policy aims to provide clear, safeguarded guidelines for schools amidst ongoing discussions on transgender rights in education.