Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her planned timetable is for publication of guidance for schools on matters relating to gender identity.

The Department understands that gender is a complex and sensitive issue, and that some schools and colleges feel that they need more support in this area in order to help pupils, students and parents deal with concerns raised. That is why the Department is working with the Minister for Women and Equalities to develop guidance to support schools in relation to gender questioning pupils. The Department will publish a draft for consultation later in the summer term.