Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Nicolson and Ben Bradshaw

Wednesday 7th June 2023 Commons Chamber

[John Nicolson (Ochil and South Perthshire) (SNP)]

2. What guidance her Department plans to provide to schools on supporting trans and non-binary children.

[Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter) (Lab)]

3. Whether it is her policy that schools should tell parents if their children are trans or non-binary.

[The Minister for Schools (Nick Gibb)]

Our schools, colleges and teachers are committed to helping all pupils and students to thrive and achieve their potential in a safe and respectful environment. Gender can be a complex and sensitive matter for schools, which is why we are working with the Minister for Women and Equalities, my right hon. Friend the Member for Saffron Walden (Kemi Badenoch), to develop guidance for schools in relation to gender-questioning pupils. We will be finalising the draft guidance shortly, and will hold a full public consultation on it.