Guidance to help schools support transgender children and young
people has been updated.
The refreshed guidance takes account of recent court decisions
while also providing greater clarity for schools on provision of
toilet facilities and support for pupils.
Education Secretary said:
“The Scottish Government has made clear it accepts the Supreme
Court ruling and since April has been taking forward the detailed
work that is necessary as a consequence of the ruling. That work
is ongoing.
“The rights of all children and young people must be respected in
our schools. We have brought forward updates to guidance to
provide clarity and confidence to teachers and staff as they work
to support the mental, physical and emotional health of
transgender young people in our schools following recent
significant legal and policy developments.”
Background
Supporting Transgender Children
and Young People: Guidance for schools.
The Education Secretary met with COSLA, ADES, and teaching unions
throughout the summer as part of engagement on supporting
transgender young people in schools.
Equality Impact Assessments and Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact
Assessments have been completed and will be published in due
course.
Councils have statutory responsibility for the school estate,
including provision of toilet and changing facilities.
