General information for schools and colleges

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  TransEDU

  Resources and information for supporting trans, non-binary and gender diverse applicants, students and staff in Further and Higher Education

  Website 

• Supporting Transgender Young People - Guidance for Schools in Scotland

  LGBT Youth Scotland
• Supporting trans and gender-questioning students

  National Education Union
• Good Practice When Working With Young Trans People

  Gendered Intelligence
• Supporting trans and gender questioning autistic pupils

  Network Autism
• Trans staff and students in HE and colleges: improving experiences

  Equality Challenge Unit
• Schools Transgender Guidance

  Intercom Trust
• Transition of a Pupil in School

  GIRES
• Guidance for schools on preventing and responding to sexist, sexual and transphobic bullying

  Department for Children, Schools and Families
• Leading Trans Equality: A Toolkit for Colleges

  Lancaster University Centre for Excellence in Leadership
• Issues of Bullying Around Trans and Gender Variant Students in Schools, Colleges and Universities

  Gendered Intelligence

Organisations supporting gender diverse children

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  Gendered Intelligence

  Trans youth groups and residentials | Support and workshops for schools, FE and HE | Trans awareness training and resources for professionals | Consultancy

  Website  Twitter  Facebook 

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  Knowing Our Identity Gender Identity Development Service

  NHS gender service for under 18s in Northern Ireland

  Website 

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  Mermaids

  Family & individual support for gender diverse & transgender children and teenagers ▫️EMBRACE ▫️EMPOWER ▫️EDUCATE▫️ Helpline (Mon - Fri 9am-9pm): 0808 801 0400

  Website  Twitter  Facebook 

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  National Trans Youth Network

  The National Trans Youth Network is a network of trans youth groups from around the UK, and includes the youth workers who support them

  Website  Twitter 

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  Tavistock and Portman Gender Identity Development Service

  NHS gender service for under 18s across the UK

  Website 

Supporting staff

• Equality for Trans Teachers (Bilingual)

  NASUWT Cymru
• Equality for Trans Teachers

  NASUWT - The Teacher's Union
• Trans Equality in Schools and Colleges - Advice and Guidance for Teachers and Leaders

  NASUWT - The Teacher's Union
• Transition of a Teacher in School - Summary of the Law and Good Practice

  GIRES

We have a separate page of information for employers that gives general advice on supporting staff.

Books

• Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Students and Staff in Further and Higher Education

  Practical Advice for Colleges and Universities

  Dr Matson Lawrence and Dr Stephanie Mckendry

Local resources and policies

A number of local authorities and organisations have produced resources or policies specifically for schools in their area.

• Bolton Safeguarding Children
• Brighton and Hove City Council
• Clackmannanshire and Stirling Council
• Lancashire County Council
• Leicestershire County and City Councils
• Merton and Wandsworth Councils
• Shropshire Council
• The Highland Council
• Torbay Safeguarding Children Board
• Wrexham County Borough Council

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