Education Secretary Confirms Trans Guidance to Schools will be Delayed

Gillian Keegan revealed the long-awaited guidelines will not be in place before the end of the summer term

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan leaves 10 Downing Street, London, on March 15, 2023. Jordan Pettitt/PA Media

Long-awaited transgender guidance for schools will be delayed, the education secretary has confirmed.

Gillian Keegan said on Wednesday that the government advice won’t be in place ahead of Parliament’s summer recess, but did say schools will be required to get parental consent for pupils to identify as a different gender.