CYP Now - DfE to consult on gender identity guidance for schools in 2023

Draft guidance for schools on supporting children who identify as transgender will be published as part of a public consultation next year, the Education Secretary has confirmed.

Keegan says she 'doesn't know' if the guidance will cover what should be taught in the curriculum. Picture: Adobe Stock

The guidance, which was first announced by former Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi in May, was originally due to be consulted on in September.

However, due to government turmoil, the publication of the draft guidance has been delayed until the new year, Gillian Keegan told the education select committee.

In an evidence session attended by Keegan and permanent secretary at the Department for Education Susan Acland Hood, the pair were grilled by MPs on when greater support for schools supporting children with gender dysphoria would be implemented.

Keegan told the committee that she “completely understands the issue, the urgency, the sensitivity, the concern from parents” around the topic but said she “doesn't know” if there's an "absolute date" planned for publication.

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