On a serious note, I'm aware that this is a sensitive issue and that it's fairly easy for TRAs to shout "conversion therapy!!" at those who tell kids that they may not be trans and should not rush to transition.
At the same time, teachers have no official guidance except what is coming from the trans lobby. That's why I believe this pack is so important. For what it's worth, I believe that some people can lead happier lives by transitioning, and all trans people should be supported and treated with respect.
(, Sun 27 May 2018, 23:56, Reply)
Developing a pack is one thing but lobbying to be the pack that is used in schools nationally looks very tough. Surely the department will write this in-house?
(, Mon 28 May 2018, 0:20, Reply)
And the pack was created as *a* resource, not *the* resource.
Overview of the document, including precis and rationale, here: www.transgendertrend.com/transgender-schools-guidance/
(, Mon 28 May 2018, 0:30, Reply)
I can't see the Department of Education allowing an independent resource to exist alongside their one. That is just how the civil service works.
(, Mon 28 May 2018, 0:58, Reply)
"Do you ever feel that you'd be more comfortable if your gender was different? Try these on. You'll look smashing"
(, Mon 28 May 2018, 1:38, Reply)
I mean, ok, most of them do, but still, it's probably wrong to encourage it.
(, Mon 28 May 2018, 9:07, Reply)
"Time to stop this abomination and save our children from the LGBT leviathan."
That said, LGBT leviathan is a far cooler pejorative than trans lobby.
(, Mon 28 May 2018, 9:38, Reply)