Of the 154 to reply, only 39 said they would inform parents as soon as a pupil expressed the wish to change gender while 87 said they would not. Using the Freedom of Information Act, its researchers asked 304 secondary schools in England what their policies were on children who identify as the opposite sex and on changes of names, pronouns, hair and uniforms. Policy Exchange claims that 'safeguarding principles are being routinely disregarded in many secondary schools, which are neglecting their safeguarding responsibilities and principles in favour of a set of contested beliefs, in ways that risk jeopardising child wellbeing and safety'. It cites rules stating children are best looked after 'with their parents playing a full part in their lives' and quotes official guidance saying parental responsibility includes 'naming the child and agreeing to any change of name' and 'agreeing to the child's medical treatment'. The report lists the requirements imposed upon schools such as having a 'designated safeguarding lead', working with councils and health services and not promising confidentiality to children.
Meanwhile, the Opposition has failed to pull them up on it.' 'This Government has failed children by allowing partisan beliefs to become entrenched within the education system. Policy Exchange exposes the reality that this ideology is widespread across secondary schools. 'There has been a determined attempt to dismiss these concerns, by suggesting that such practice is only happening in a few secondary schools.
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