Policy Threads

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Education linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance she provides to secondary schools on the identification of speech and language needs in children entering the school from primary education.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Education linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to schools on ensuring that rugby programmes and school competitions are inclusive of LGBTQ+ pupils.

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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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12 Feb 2026 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Including guidance on children who are questioning their gender in KCSIE

The Department for Education's proposal for including guidance on children who are questioning their gender within 'Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE)'.

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12 Feb 2026 | Consultation outcome linked

Gender questioning children: draft schools and colleges guidance — outcome published

We're seeking your views on our draft non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges about children questioning their gender.

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12 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome linked

Gender questioning children: draft schools and colleges guidance — consultation closed

We're seeking your views on our draft non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges about children questioning their gender.

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12 Mar 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Guidance for Schools and Colleges: Gender Questioning Children — consultation closed

The consultation is seeking views on the content of the guidance and whether it will help to support schools and colleges, teachers and leaders to make considered and lawful decisions in relation to children who are questioning their gender and …

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11 Mar 2024 | Bill Department for Education linked

Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill — Bill 035 2024 (as introduced)

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19 Dec 2023 | Consultation outcome linked

Gender questioning children: draft schools and colleges guidance — consultation opened

We're seeking your views on our draft non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges about children questioning their gender.

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19 Dec 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Guidance for Schools and Colleges: Gender Questioning Children — consultation opened

The consultation is seeking views on the content of the guidance and whether it will help to support schools and colleges, teachers and leaders to make considered and lawful decisions in relation to children who are questioning their gender and …

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19 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Schools and Colleges Update

UIN: HCWS154 I have been working closely with my Right Honourable Friend, the Minister for Women and Equalities, on guidance for schools and colleges where a child is questioning their gender. Schools and colleges have been left in a position …

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19 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Schools and Colleges Update

UIN: HLWS153 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Education (Gillian Keegan MP), has made the following statement:I have been working closely with my Right Honourable Friend, the Minister for Women and Equalities, on guidance for schools and …

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6 Dec 2023 | Bill introduced linked

Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill — First reading

A Bill to regulate access to hormone therapy for children under the age of 18; to make provision relating to social transition practices in schools and other settings; to make provision regarding the

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19 Oct 2023 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Schools and Colleges update

UIN: HLWS1059 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Education (Gillian Keegan MP), has made the following statement:This update follows from my oral and written ministerial statements to the House in September.An updated list of schools and colleges …

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20 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Schools update

UIN: HCWS983 I have been working closely with my Right Honourable Friend, the Minister for Women and Equalities on guidance for schools and colleges when a child is questioning their gender.We have always said that this is about safety for …

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20 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Schools update

UIN: HLWS969 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Education (Gillian Keegan MP), has made the following statement:I have been working closely with my Right Honourable Friend, the Minister for Women and Equalities on guidance for schools and …

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7 Jul 2016 | Policy paper Department for Business and Trade Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Education Foreign & Commonwealth Office Government Equalities Office Home Office linked

Transgender equality report: government response

The government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on transgender equality.

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