A toddler was reportedly excluded from nursery for being "transphobic", newly released figures have revealed.According to data from the Department for Education (DfE), the child – believed to be either three or four years old – was suspended for what was described as “abuse against sexual orientation and gender identity”.The incident occurred during the 2022–23 academic year at a state school, as reported by The Telegraph. She expressed disbelief that a toddler could be suspended for what was labelled ‘transphobia’ or homophobia, and added that this was not an isolated incident. Joyce claimed that 13 children aged four and five had been suspended or excluded for similar reasons. He argued that if an ideology results in toddlers being punished for failing to adhere to it, that might be a compelling reason to reconsider the ideology altogether.A spokesperson for the Department for Education stated that all pupils and staff should feel safe and protected in school and should never be subjected to violence or abuse. The plan includes initiatives such as free breakfast clubs in every primary school, improved access to mental health support, and a renewed emphasis on attendance through targeted school improvement efforts.

Source: The Times March 31, 2025 10:14 UTC