Gender variance (see also Keywords) is a difference between a person’s assigned sex and their perceived gender; also sometimes known as: gender identity disorder gender in-congruence transgenderism gender dysphoria How do we show support? A person with gender variance may: experience anxiety, uncertainty and persistently uncomfortable feelings about the gender that they are expected to […]

This question can appear in many forms. e.g. I covered a swimming lesson last week, but the head of PE who I was assisting told me I couldn’t help the boys change because it wouldn’t be appropriate? Is there a legal position on this? or I am an out TransWoman teacher. I asked a female […]

Discuss with the pupil what they want. Make available unisex toilets or accessible toilets (avoid the term disabled toilet). Make sure that PE teachers are using neutral terms and really think about the use of girls and boys teams what is their function?

Many trans people leave school early, but 34% obtain a degree or higher degree On average, transgendered children leave school earlier than any other group.

The average age such as trying on female clothes, make-up or playing with “girl” toys is about eight.