Teachers in England will have to tell parents if children question their gender

The minister for equalities, Kemi Badenoch. It is understood that under the new guidance schools will not be able to use a child’s preferred pronouns until parents give their consent. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Teachers will be forced to tell parents that their child is questioning their gender even if the young person objects under new guidance for schools in England, the equalities minister has indicated.

Kemi Badenoch said that the guidance, which is expected to be published this week, will ensure that parents know what is “going on with their children” at school.