Some schools are being put off from talking about gender identity with pupils as the Department for Education (DfE) guidance on the topic makes it sound “scary”, an assistant headteacher has said. “Anti-trans groups are taking it and are saying, ‘look, this proves you can’t talk about gender identity’. I’d like to withdraw my child from teaching on gender identity’. “Separately, we are working on guidance to support schools in relation to children who are questioning their gender. This guidance will clarify schools’ legal position and the importance of involving parents when making any decisions relating to their child.”

Source: The Times April 29, 2023 04:11 UTC