Thread by @Transgendertrd

The updated Allsorts trans inclusion schools toolkit must be scrutinised as Stonewall's guidance has been. If schools do not consider the needs and rights of girls they lay themselves open to legal challenge for indirect discrimination. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9…

"Councillor Hannah Clare, chairwoman of the committee, said 'This is an important element of work to ensure all pupils in our city's schools feel safe and supported."
'We want all pupils to feel comfortable in their own skin."
Except girls?

"A consultation with trans children and young people prior to the guidance being published found that many will choose gender-neutral toilets for 'fear of bullying or harassment'."
But no consultation with girls who are disproportionately disadvantaged by such policies?

"Single sex toilets can also cause issues for children and young people who do not identify with the gender binary of boy or girl, say supporters of the guidance."
Single-sex toilets (including washing area) are, on the other hand, vital for girls, who have not been consulted.

Along with the lack of privacy, dignity and comfort, mixed-sex toilets put girls at risk of sexual harassment, voyeurism and hidden cameras. Given the recent shocking Ofsted report on sexual harassment, schools should be implementing preventative strategies, not the opposite.

These are some of the comments on that article made by adults and parents of children expected to share toilets with the opposite sex, collected by @StoatlyL. threadreaderapp.com/thread/1403586…

Here is our report of media articles on mixed-sex toilets in schools. We know the results for girls and Brighton & Hove council have no excuse. Excluding girls from their considerations puts them in breach of their Public Sector Equality Duty.
transgendertrend.com/gender-neutral…