Supporting a trans child or young person at school or college
Information and guidance for schools and colleges on supporting a young person who is transitioning.
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This webpage from Stonewall explores common questions that schools or colleges may have when a young person transitions.
These include:
- What does transitioning mean?
- How will a trans child or young person want to transition?
- What might a child or young person transitioning have concerns about?
It also covers specific areas of support that schools and colleges will need to consider, including names and pronouns, uniforms, changing rooms and toilets, and more.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by staff in schools or colleges
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