Decision - Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit Version 5

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 23 Jan 2025 · effective 1 Feb 2025 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Ashley Seymour-Williams

Published

24 Jan 2025

Reference

7370

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This reports seeks cabinet approval of the revised Trans Inclusion Toolkit for use by schools and colleges in the city

1) Cabinet agrees to publish the Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit Version 5 (appendix 1) subject to the amendment belowand recommends all education settings in Brighton & Hove use its guidance to inform policy and practice. 2.7.9 Statutory Guidance, Relationships Sex and Health Education recommends that all children and young people have access to information about puberty:

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The toolkit provides guidance for Brighton & Hove schools and other education settings on supporting trans and gender-exploring children and young people. It recommends an individualised, inclusive approach that protects privacy, prevents bullying and considers the needs and rights of all pupils.

Recommendation

Schools should use the toolkit as non-prescriptive guidance, develop inclusive equality and anti-bullying policies, provide appropriate staff and governor training, support individual pupils on a case-by-case basis, protect confidentiality, and seek professional advice where needed.

Financial impact

none stated

Ward affected

city-wide

Stakeholders named

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Trans and gender-exploring children and young peopleParents and carersSiblings and familiesSchools and collegesHeadteachers and governing bodiesTeachers, staff and governorsChildren and young people with SENDBlack and Racially Minoritised children and young peopleChildren and young people from faith backgroundsCare-experienced children and young peopleLesbian, gay and bisexual children and young people

Next steps

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Schools should review and develop equality, anti-bullying, safeguarding, confidentiality, curriculum and other relevant policies.
Schools should provide trans-awareness and inclusion training for staff and governors.
Schools should apply the guidance on an individual, case-by-case basis and consult children, young people, parents and carers where appropriate.
Schools should contact Brighton & Hove City Council services or other specialist providers for advice, training and referrals.
The toolkit will remain subject to future review.

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