Thread by @ParentsForED

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As the Charity Commission investigates Mermaids for its approach to safeguarding, now is the time for schools to review their #PSHE and #RSE resources to ensure they are not promoting gender identity ideology.

@educationgovuk guidance states:
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@educationgovuk 'You should not reinforce harmful stereotypes, for instance by suggesting that children might be a different gender based on their personality and interests or the clothes they prefer to wear.'
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'Resources used in teaching about this topic must always be age-appropriate and evidence based. Materials which suggest that non-conformity to gender stereotypes should be seen as synonymous with having a different gender identity should not be used and...

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'...you should not work with external agencies or organisations that produce such material. While teachers should not suggest to a child that their non-compliance with gender stereotypes means that either their personality or their body is wrong and in need of changing,..'

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'...teachers should always seek to treat individual students with sympathy and support.'

Ask your children's school direct questions:
Do they have any Mermaids materials in use in the classroom?
Are they referring parents and pupils to Mermaids?

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What RSE materials are being used and can they provide the materials covering gender identity and LGBT topics for review?

Schools must not exceed their competence regarding transgender issues, especially if children themselves are saying they are transgender.

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