UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has emphasized that students should not be permitted to change their gender within schools without informing their parents.
Addressing teachers, the Prime Minister expressed his belief that allowing boys to identify as girls was not a neutral action and could potentially have a profound impact on children. He further asserted that school staff must inform parents if their children express a desire to be referred to by different pronouns, following careful consideration of guidance for headteachers regarding transgender rights.
According to reports, this long-awaited guidance will be released this week, outlining a ban on schools allowing pupils to socially transition by changing their names, pronouns, or uniforms without parental consent. Additionally, the guidance is said to restrict children questioning their gender from participating in competitive sports, as reported by The Sun. The forthcoming guidelines will also mandate schools to inform parents when their children are exploring their gender identity.
Currently, individual schools are making autonomous decisions regarding matters such as gender-neutral toilets or changing rooms.
The delay in issuing this guidance has drawn criticism from the Labour Party, which argues that schools, parents, and students are fatigued by conflicting rumors published in the media. Education Minister Nick Gibb previously assured that the guidance was being drafted and would be published soon.
A government source disclosed to The Sun, “Parents must be kept informed about their children while they are at school and be consulted when sensitive matters arise. If their child expresses a desire to transition, for example, it is crucial that parents are made aware and have a voice. Ensuring this happens is in everyone’s best interest—to safeguard the child, provide clarity to teachers on how to handle the situation, and enable parents to respond appropriately and sensitively. The forthcoming guidance will be unequivocal in addressing all aspects of this issue.”
Kanyi Daily recalls that Rishi Sunak was fined for failing to wear seatbelt in a social media video.
