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Guidance for schools in BBC news

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WallaceinAnderland · 12/02/2026 15:05

'The legally-binding advice for all schools in England also says there are "no exceptions" for single-sex facilities, including toilets and changing rooms, with single-sex sports also protected.'

Vast Majority of parents should be told if pupils question their gender

A parent kneels in a modern kitchen, holding and comforting a school‑aged child who is wearing a uniform and a large backpack, as they share a close and supportive moment.

Tell parents if pupils question gender at school, government says

School leaders welcome the "greater clarity" on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2k809vnx0yo

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mateysmum · 13/02/2026 13:45

@SingleSexSpacesInSchools If I was you I wouldn't be able to resist doing school pick up in a T shirt bearing the words "I told you so" in biggly letters.

ScrollingLeaves · 13/02/2026 13:38

EasternStandard · 13/02/2026 13:17

I’m also really annoyed and upset the allowance for primary age children to ‘socially transition’ looks like it’s being relaxed.

What a mess.

Yes. They are forgetting that many schools and their staff, as well as some parents, are captured.

It seems they are trying to capitulate enough to forestall a backlash from tras.

noblegiraffe · 13/02/2026 13:27

WarriorN · 13/02/2026 09:49

honestly, this is going to take a long time to get sorted. putting it directly in kcsie is brailliant - I’m so glad this wasn’t an add on which gives the impression schools can ignore it

more parents are going to have to kick up a fuss.

it does mean Ofsted will check policies on this. Policies will have to be in line with kcsie. And be ready for sept 26.

hence the pre release.

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Don’t count on this.

Remember the Tories released trans guidance for schools for consultation and that was also referred to in KCSIE but the consultation finished, the guidance was never approved and the KCSIE bit that refers to gender was still up in the air when we were being trained on it.

This guidance for schools has been such a political mess that even this consultation could end up with nothing at the end of it.

EasternStandard · 13/02/2026 13:17

I’m also really annoyed and upset the allowance for primary age children to ‘socially transition’ looks like it’s being relaxed.

What a mess.

EasternStandard · 13/02/2026 13:08

ItsCoolForCats · 13/02/2026 10:36

I've just listened to the Today Programme interviews about this. Thanks to the pp who mentioned them. The former head of Ofsted (Baroness Spielman?) was great at highlighting some of the concerns, e.g that children will be coached online by activists, influencers etc. on what to say to schools, e.g. that they feel unsafe, and then this will be used to keep parents in the dark.

Yes I heard that and agree.

Hoardasurass · 13/02/2026 12:24

SingleSexSpacesInSchools · 13/02/2026 07:03

Comments from actual teachers, rather than just swivel eyed loons, are way more concerning.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeachingUK/comments/1r2y1ht/vast_majority_of_parents_should_be_involved_if/

I really hope this one follows through on his threats asap

Guidance for schools in BBC news
WarriorN · 13/02/2026 12:22

Wow Amanda Speilman was excellent

mentioned “coaching industry of children to know what to say to get what they want” wrt the exceptions for some children who might say they feel unsafe at home

Brought up compelled speech and pronouns too

🎯

FranticFrankie · 13/02/2026 12:15

Oasis spokesperson needs MNs toilets expert .....

WarriorN · 13/02/2026 12:14

The pronoun thins is going to be actually hard issue

I can already imagine that some pupils with autism will not use preferred cross sex pronouns (it’s a lie) whilst others with autism will insist.

Amanda S ex Ofsted is very good in the interview.

WarriorN · 13/02/2026 12:12

I’m catching up on the radio 4 coverage. It’s notable that the neu haven’t been interviewed. From my experience (around me certainly) they tend to attract more Labour activists. I don’t think we will hear as much from Daniel as we will from the other union leaders.

FranticFrankie · 13/02/2026 12:09

J Vine R2 now

Shortshriftandlethal · 13/02/2026 12:04

Pyjamatimenow · 13/02/2026 10:23

This is what I worry about. I know of a female child who is adopted by two lesbian women who says she is trans. Seems very unlikely that that is child led. What are the odds?

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In the case of young children I suspect it is the parents 100% of the time... either because of an unconscious desire for a child of the opposite sex; or because the child is showing signs of being 'effeminate' - if a boy; or because, like you suggest, they are using the child to provide social validation for themselves and their tribe.

WarriorN · 13/02/2026 11:27

I Teach children in a send school. I think we as an LA are good with send though. I do know of successful situations where the child is still “at” school but stays at home accessing placements and online courses. We also have a very unique and flexible send school for children with extreme school anxiety.

unfortunately this may be the exception

WarriorN · 13/02/2026 11:24

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I completely acknowledge that for send pupils this is a terrible situation.

at the same time, Sara Sharif was murdered under the guise of homeschooling. This is why the gov are changing things

WarriorN · 13/02/2026 11:19

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the problem is that all this is based on Cass.

Cass was problematic.

and medical evidence wanted the evidence which was lacking.

hence the trial.

its another horrific circular process.

the best thing to happen would be for Bell and Esses’ JR to go through but I fear that they will fail as the medical lot will want the evidence.

OpheliaWitchoftheWoods · 13/02/2026 10:40

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ItsCoolForCats · 13/02/2026 10:37

ItsCoolForCats · 13/02/2026 10:36

I've just listened to the Today Programme interviews about this. Thanks to the pp who mentioned them. The former head of Ofsted (Baroness Spielman?) was great at highlighting some of the concerns, e.g that children will be coached online by activists, influencers etc. on what to say to schools, e.g. that they feel unsafe, and then this will be used to keep parents in the dark.

And she also made a really good point about sports, that the guidance talks about sport needing to be safe but it doesn't memtion fairness, so you could, for example, still have boys running in girls' races.

ItsCoolForCats · 13/02/2026 10:36

I've just listened to the Today Programme interviews about this. Thanks to the pp who mentioned them. The former head of Ofsted (Baroness Spielman?) was great at highlighting some of the concerns, e.g that children will be coached online by activists, influencers etc. on what to say to schools, e.g. that they feel unsafe, and then this will be used to keep parents in the dark.

OpheliaWitchoftheWoods · 13/02/2026 10:28

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DrBlackbird · 13/02/2026 10:25

MalagaNights · 12/02/2026 15:30

So social transition in schools will be name change, preferred pronouns and opposite sex uniform?

But you'll still be treated as your sex for admissions, toilets, changing and sport?

That'll be great for the already distressed confused kids.

I thought I heard that they wouldn’t be allowed to wear opposite sex uniform? And sport segregation were safety was an issue as in wrestling or football is to be sex segregated but running or swimming is fine for a gender identifying boy to be in with girls and win the medals?

Pyjamatimenow · 13/02/2026 10:23

Shortshriftandlethal · 13/02/2026 10:05

The role of parents in transitioning their children really does require a lot more attention. There is always this implicit assumption that it is always totally child led.

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This is what I worry about. I know of a female child who is adopted by two lesbian women who says she is trans. Seems very unlikely that that is child led. What are the odds?

Pyjamatimenow · 13/02/2026 10:18

Jeremy vine was an absolute mess this morning. The guy with the glittery beard was an idiot

WarriorN · 13/02/2026 10:15

That is not yet in the document

WarriorN · 13/02/2026 10:15

Shortshriftandlethal · 13/02/2026 10:05

The role of parents in transitioning their children really does require a lot more attention. There is always this implicit assumption that it is always totally child led.

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yes absolutely

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