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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Schools in England will not have to flag pupils asking about gender

Group of students walking in school hallway
The government has concluded that a ban on social transitioning would require new legislation. Photograph: izusek/Getty Images

Teachers in England will not be made to automatically “out” pupils who come to them with questions over gender identity, despite a push from Conservative rightwingers for a blanket approach, government guidance due to be published this week will say.

Schools will be expected to inform parents if children tell staff that they want to take any steps towards transitioning, but they will not have to flag conversations if children are just asking general questions, or in the event of safeguarding issues.

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