Schools 'not required' to inform parents if children question gender

Schools in England will not be required to inform parents if a child questions their gender, new safeguarding guidance published by the Department for Education has revealed. The guidance, which comes into force in September, said if a pupil discloses concerns about their gender identity but does not ask the school to change how they are treated, staff should keep the conversation confidential unless there is a safeguarding risk.However, where a child requests using a different name or changing pronouns, schools are expected to involve parents in most cases.Ministers have strengthened the guidance to stress views of parents should carry "great weight" when decisions are made, although schools are also instructed to consider whether...

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