Givan Stands over Decision on Withdrawal of Guidance on Gender for Schools

NI Education Minister: Scrap trans school guidance

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Givan stands over decision on withdrawal of guidance on gender for schools

The Stormont Education Minister said the guidance as ‘unlawful and flawed’.

EA removes guidance on supporting transgender pupils from website

The detailed guidance was first published in 2019, but a recent Supreme Court ruling on biological sex appears to have led to a review.

Education Minister orders withdrawal of transgender guidance for Northern Ireland schools

Education Minister Paul Givan has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Education Authority’s 2019 transgender guidance for schools in Northern Ireland following a UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex.

Education Authority removes guidance for schools on supporting trans pupils from website

The Education Authority (EA) in Northern Ireland has removed its guidance for schools on supporting trans pupils from its official website. Originally published in 2019, the guidance aimed to help schools develop inclusive pastoral care systems for trans students, particularly in post-primary settings. It included recommendations such as allowing trans pupils to use changing rooms and toilets that align with their gender identity, and advising s…