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UK Schools Set Guidelines on Gender Questions for Kids

2/12/2026

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The UK government released guidance for schools on primary-age children questioning gender, allowing pronouns but requiring school agreement with parental involvement and clinical advice.
The guidance cautions against social transitioning for younger children, saying it should occur rarely.
It prohibits mixed toilet facilities and sleeping arrangements for children over eight.
Education leaders welcomed the guidance.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the aim is to prioritise children's wellbeing without politicizing the issue.

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The UK government released guidance for schools on primary-age children questioning gender, allowing pronouns but requiring school agreement with parental involvement and clinical advice.
The guidance cautions against social transitioning for younger children, saying it should occur rarely.
It prohibits mixed toilet facilities and sleeping arrangements for children over eight.
Education leaders welcomed the guidance.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the aim is to prioritise children's wellbeing without politicizing the issue.