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You might have heard a few things about the Department for Education's draft guidance for schools on trans children and young people. Here's 10 things you need to know: 1. Schools don't have to follow it because it's non-statutory. 2. It treats social transition as a last resort option and as inherently bad. 3. Transphobia and ableism are embedded throughout. 4. It doesn't actually offer any guidance on how to support trans children and young people (and doesn't use the word trans at all when referring to trans children and young people). 5. It prioritises the views of parents, carers, school staff and even other children and young people at the school about the views of trans children and young people. 6. It says that primary school staff shouldn't change the name or pronouns they use for a child, even if the parents/carers ask them to. 7. It says that secondary school staff don't have to respect the name or pronouns of trans children and young people. 8. It says that school staff should out trans children and young people to their parents/carers. 9. School staff following the guidance will risk breaching the Equality Act (2010), The Data Protection Act (2018), The Teaching Standards and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. 10. The 'guidance' is a draft and currently out for consultation and we need you to respond to it. You've got until the start of March. + Trans adults - talk about the difference support would have made (or did make if you're very fortunate) for you at school. + Cis lesbian, gay or bi people - be sure to let them know that LGB+ people don't come out as trans for an "easier life" (yes, that old myth has been wheeled out once again). + Parents/carers of trans children or young people - talk about how this guidance makes you and your child feel, and what the impact could be on them. + Parents/carers of any child or young person - it's important that you respond to show that you're supportive of trans inclusive approaches within schools, you could talk about how inclusive approaches benefit everyone (including your own child). + Education staff and youth workers - talk about how this will impact the children and/or young people that you work with and the issues that will arise from implementing it. And encourage your friends and family members to do the same. Don't copy and paste your answers (that risks them not being counted as separate answers), put it in your own words as much as possible. You'll find everything you need to respond at #Trans #SupportiveSchools #LGBTHistoryMonth

Owners and Directors of schools, education policy makers, Corporate Institutions, Traditional Rulers, Pastors, Parents and all education stakeholders holders. This is for you! Don’t miss out on the this significant event. https://lnkd.in/eVpw33be #inclusion #educacion #earlychildhoodeducation #diversity #sdg4 #dyslexicthinking #learning #equity #dyslexia #desforum2023 #leadingsdg4

Education Equality: Reaching more deserving children From our very first 🤝 handshake with a corporate partner 4 years ago, till today, we have taken significant steps toward expanding our reach. At We Can We Will Foundation, we've always firmly believed that every child deserves access to quality education 🎯, regardless of their background.  This belief fuels our mission to break the cycle of educational inequality and propel #underprivilegedchildren toward brighter futures. But we can't achieve this alone. These partnerships empower us to connect with more deserving children in the community and extend our educational support to a wider audience. THE IMPACT - Thanks to our partnership with Sarvottam Polymers ✨, we launched our Turning Point initiative, which has already helped - 15 students achieve. This has led to positive outcomes like skill-based education for these #children i.e. arts, crafts, dancing, chess, etc., and continuous mentoring for #school-based education. Together with our corporate partners, we're breaking down barriers and creating equal opportunities for all! #equalopportunitiesforall #educationempowers #corporatesocialresponsibility #wecanwewillfoundation

Indigenous Awareness highlights the crucial theme of 'Bridging the Gap' in education, emphasizing the vital role of non-indigenous allies in advocating for change within school systems. The Truth and Reconciliation Report stresses the critical need to promote indigenous youth and address systemic issues in education effectively. Yet, there has been no action taken. The confinement of indigenous knowledge to higher education while youth lack access to their own history is a pressing concern. Urgent allocation of funds is necessary to bridge this knowledge gap, with a primary focus on empowering the youth through education. Valuable insights from protest rallies in the 70s reflect the current rejuvenation period for our youth, potentially signaling an increase in protests, reminiscent of fifty years ago. Systemic racism signs are evident for non-indigenous individuals, with issues like drug overdoses, human trafficking, and suicides serving as stark reminders. Surviving and sharing experiences within such a system underscores the importance of non-indigenous people educating themselves on Indigenous history and ways of knowing. Let's ensure that previously suppressed indigenous knowledge is now disseminated to the younger generation by voting for those who will change school curriculums at every level. #IndigenousEducation #EmpowerYouth

Great to see the increased government funding announced for Northern Territory schools. Given these schools are supporting students with some of the greatest needs, it is wild that they have been only funded at 80% of the needs-based Schooling Resource Standard (SRS) to date. Investing in education is an important for reducing poverty, improving health outcomes, and providing access to economic prosperity. Even with this funding agreement it will still be another five years before NT schools are fully funded to the SRS. https://lnkd.in/g53BtFgj #schoolfunding #equality #education

At The Voice Within, we're committed to shaping the next generation through youth development programs. So, what do you think? Share in the comments below and help support our youth! #NomalangaSitole #thevoicewithin #selfdiscoveryjourney #thefutureisnow #leadersoftomorrow

IDEA in Schools firmly believes in supporting the rights of all children! That's why our Foundations Programs directly reinforce The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: 2: No Discrimination  8: Identity 12: Respect for Children's Views 13: Sharing Thoughts Freely 14: Freedom of Thought and Religion 15: Setting up or Joining Groups 17: Access to Information  28: Access to Education  29: Aims of Education  30: Minority Culture, Language and Religion Learn how IDEA in Schools can support your students and empower your learning community at www.ideainschools.com. #children #students #childrensrights #diversity #inclusion #equity #action #teachingandlearning #primaryschool #elementaryschool #inclusionmatters #equityineducation #empowerchildren #schoolcommunity #community #collaboration #dei #equityinschools #studentrepresentation #teachers #internationalschool #allchildrenmatter

#IWD2024 Inspiring inclusion begins at school. In classrooms, on playgrounds, on sports fields, in auditoriums, on camps — when students are instilled with positive experiences of collaboration, partnership and community from a young age, they graduate as confident advocates of (and active participants in) a more inclusive world. Inclusion can be learned. And as ELTHAM educators, it is our role to help teach it to tomorrow’s generations through the everyday actions we model and motivate. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGEFeU6e

Owners and Directors of schools, education policy makers, Corporate Institutions, Traditional Rulers, Pastors, Parents and all education stakeholders holders. This is for you! Don’t miss out on the this significant event. https://lnkd.in/e3UnuM_y #inclusion #educacion #earlychildhoodeducation #diversity #sdg4 #dyslexicthinking #learning #equity #dyslexia #desforum2023