Supporting transgender young people in schools: equality impact assessment

Stage 1: Framing

Results of framing exercise

There is significant evidence available in relation to the pupil population in Scotland.

There is very limited evidence on the transgender population in Scotland, including young people.

There is some evidence available in relation to transgender pupils and young people in the form of research undertaken by third sector and other interested organisations.

Extent/Level of EQIA required

It is considered that a partial EQIA is required for this work. The protected characteristics of age and marriage and civil partnership do not apply to schools. Impact has been assessed across all of the relevant protected characteristics, those

most affected are:

• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

The decision to develop new guidance on 'Supporting Transgender Young People in Schools' is a new policy development*. There will also be a partial Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA). It is considered that a Business Regulatory Impact Assessment is not required.

*Supporting Transgender Young People: Guidance for schools in Scotland was published by LGBT Youth Scotland in 2017