Involve parents before pupils ‘socially transition’ at school, says NHS England

Teachers with ‘significant concerns’ about negative responses from parents are advised to seek ‘safeguarding oversight’. Photograph: Peter Lopeman/Alamy

Schools should not allow gender-questioning children to “socially transition” without their parents’ involvement, according to NHS training and guidance on how staff should respond to pupils exploring their gender identity.

The new online module published by NHS England represents the first national guidance on how to support children with gender-related questions or distress in education settings.