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NSPCC drops same-sex supervision policy for school changing

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC · How we work

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The NSPCC removed its same-sex supervision policy for children changing in schools.
Male teachers may now supervise female pupils at swimming pools and sports centres.
Sex Matters chief Maya Forstater called the decision cowardly and weak, aimed at avoiding offending trans activists.
Department for Education denied removing the same-sex supervision recommendation and said it may revise after Equality and Rights Commission direction.

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The NSPCC removed its same-sex supervision policy for children changing in schools.
Male teachers may now supervise female pupils at swimming pools and sports centres.
Sex Matters chief Maya Forstater called the decision cowardly and weak, aimed at avoiding offending trans activists.
Department for Education denied removing the same-sex supervision recommendation and said it may revise after Equality and Rights Commission direction.