Bridget Phillipson says no teacher should be compelled to use someone’s preferred pronouns in an education setting

[WarriorN]

I would prefer a direct quote so happy to be corrected on this:

https://x.com/parentsfored/status/2021665936420614340?s=46&t=A2fpFNgDRyXF2d6ye97wEA

HipTightOnions · Today 08:24
There’s an important question that she hasn’t addressed: can children be compelled to use their teachers’ preferred pronouns?

This concerns me too. As schools are currently punishing girls who won't lie. And that includes victims of male abuse.

Should vs must:

Guidance can’t create new law, so can only state a must if that’s a clearly identifiable requirement in some (other) law or regulation. I don’t think it’s a free choice for whoever writes the text to choose how to frame things.

The guidance states no child can be forced to lie about a pupil's sex/ pronouns so surely that applies to male staff wearing skirts and stilettos too ..? Not clear though. There are a few male teachers telling kids to call them 'Ms' Jones or whatever when they're blokes or vice versa - so there needs to be an agreed title that isn't sex based. Maybe just 'Teacher Jones??'

from the consultation:

270. The school or college should also make sure that children and their families are aware that while the school or college will appropriately sanction any cases of bullying or harassment, and take a strong stand against bullying, the school or college must also be conscious of the rights of pupils and staff in relation to their religion or belief. However, schools and colleges supporting social transition might consider discussing options with pupils and staff such as using names instead of pronouns.

I've just seen that this is referenced in the guidance (which looks remarkably sane and clear so far). I haven't seen any reference to adult staff transitioners and those issues.

For anyone interested in responding to the issue of male teachers who say they are women, this may be helpful:
https://www.transgendertrend.com/schools-trans-policies-children-of-trans-parents/

and on the issue of bullying it's GC girls getting targetted if they speak up:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-10894523/Sixth-former-bullied-private-girls-school-questioning-trans-ideology-shares-story.html

and the safeguarding impact on girls forced to lie men are women (and are therefore 'safe')- like this little girl who got into her abuser's car as he was dressed like a woman:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65610429

oh that’s positive. I’m going to read it in more depth tomorrow