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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Evans

Teachers in England won’t have to inform parents if pupils ask about gender

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Teachers in England will not be made to inform parents if pupils come to them with questions about gender identity under new government guidance due to be published this week.

Despite a push from Conservative rightwingers who have argued for a blanket approach, the decision has been made to keep some protections in place so that children are not automatically “outed” to their parents.

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