Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when her Department plans to publish draft guidance for schools on sex and gender.

The Department has engaged with a number of stakeholders in relation to developing the guidance for schools and colleges on gender questioning children.

The Department will be undertaking a full public consultation on the draft guidance prior to publication and will continue to engage with a range of stakeholders throughout this process.

It is vital that the guidance published gives clarity for schools and colleges, and reassurance for parents. The Department is taking the necessary time to ensure that it reflects the best possible advice before publishing the draft.