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Gender Questioning Children Guidance

The Department for Education is developing guidance for schools and colleges on supporting gender questioning children, to be integrated into the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) framework. The guidance addresses safeguarding and pastoral care for children questioning their gender identity, with recent updates on publication timelines and implementation in educational settings.

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12 Feb 2026 | Guidance Department for Education linked

Including guidance on children who are questioning their gender in 'Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE)'

In response to: Including guidance on children who are questioning their gender in KCSIE

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