Union to debate making gender identity guidance ‘more inclusive’ in schools

Union to debate making gender identity guidance ‘more inclusive’ in schools

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chool leaders will debate whether Government guidance on teaching relationships, sex and health education should be changed to be “more inclusive” for pupils exploring their gender identity.

Some schools are being put off from talking about gender identity with pupils as the Department for Education (DfE) guidance on the topic makes it sound “scary”, an assistant headteacher has said.