Thank you for contacting me about transgender guidance for schools.
I know that the number of children and young people questioning their gender identity and experiencing gender distress has become a growing challenge for parents, teachers, and schools. This is a complex and sensitive subject for schools to navigate. That is why, for the first time, the Department for Education, working closely with the Government’s Equality Hub, has worked to produce guidance to provide clarity for schools and colleges, and reassurance for parents. The safety and wellbeing of children has always been the Government’s primary concern which is why their safety and wellbeing is at the heart of this draft guidance.
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