Supporting transgender pupils in schools - revised guidance: equality impact assessment

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Policy Aim

The purpose of the revised guidance is to provide advice and information to responsible bodies - education authorities, grant-aided and independent schools - on the provision of support for transgender young people^[1]. The revised guidance aims to align with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislative requirements.

Who will it affect?

The purpose of the revised guidance is to set out advice and guidance to ensure that transgender young people in schools are supported to fully benefit from educational opportunities available to them. The revised guidance also comments, in some areas, on the rights of all young people in schools, girls, and parents and carers.

What might prevent the desired outcomes being achieved?

It is necessary for those working in schools to have confidence in the actions that they take in meeting the needs of transgender young people. It is recognised that this can be complex and that school staff may be worried about accidentally upsetting or offending young people, This practical advice and guidance will support school staff in providing support to transgender young people as part of ensuring that they are able to fully benefit from the educational opportunities available to them.