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<p>The Department recognises that this is a complex and sensitive subject for schools
to navigate, which is why it is developing guidance to support schools in relation
to transgender pupils. The guidance will cover a set of relevant topics. It is important
that the Department considers a wide range of views to ensure the guidance is right.
As such, the Department has committed to holding a full public consultation on the
draft guidance, prior to publication.</p><p>With respect to data collection, schools
are not legally required to collect data on pupils’ preferred pronouns or on the number
of pupils who identify as transgender or present with gender dysphoria. Schools are
legally required to keep a school register containing information relating to all
pupils, which should include their sex. They are required to provide details of pupil
gender to Local Authorities, or to my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for
Education, where requested.</p>
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