Schools trans guidance sparks fears teachers could refuse to tell parents if child is questioning gender

New transgender guidance issued to schools has sparked fears teachers could refuse to tell parents if their children were questioning their gender.The document published by the Department for Education says schools should generally keep disclosures from pupils who are questioning their gender a secret. However, this would only be the case if they did not ask for changes to how they are treated or if there is a safeguarding concern. The Department for Education has insisted the guidance is set out to reflect that schools need to consider the individual circumstances, as that is the best way to ensure that what is done is in the interests of the child. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say However, the guidance officially states "where a...

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