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How to tackle school

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EarlyModernEnglish · 23/12/2021 08:33

I’d really appreciate some practical advice.

There is a trans girl at my daughter’s school who is sometimes present in the girls’ changing room when my daughter and her friends are getting changed. My daughter is 11; trans girl is 16. Daughter says she and some of her friends feel uncomfortable with this but don’t dare say anything for fear of being called transphobic.

I know this isn’t a new issue and has probably been discussed on here many times, but I’d really some tips for an effective, calm approach to follow in the current climate. I am so cross at the thought of these young girls being made to feel uncomfortable. My daughter is anxious about any action because she desperately fears being called transphobic.

Thank you.

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EarlyModernEnglish · 23/12/2021 08:48

@hedgehogger1

Single sex spaces are protected by law. Complain. That's not on.
Would you go straight to the head? And what specific information would you go armed with? (Sorry for being a bit needy - I am anxious about this!)
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EarlyModernEnglish · 23/12/2021 08:46

I think they might happen to have games/PE at same sort of time? I’m not sure. It’s a big school with lots of sporty activities happening.

I know the trans girl is 16 or 17 (year 12). I actually know more about the trans girl in question than my DD does due to this being a small city and various connections I have. My daughter just happened to mention the situation to my husband yesterday and he the mentioned it to me as he wasn’t impressed.

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hedgehogger1 · 23/12/2021 08:44

Single sex spaces are protected by law. Complain. That's not on.

Leafstamp · 23/12/2021 08:39

I will post something more helpful shortly but why is there a 16 year old in there at the same time as an 11 year old? How does your daughter know this person is 16? (Year groups have different aged students in).