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PLEASE NOTE: change.org have taken down our petition claiming breach of their “community values”… We’ve replied with a legal letter and hope to have the petition restored soon… PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE! Why this petition matters We love our city. Brighton & Hove is renowned for its spirit of freedom, openness, and tolerance. Our city…
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The draft Equality Act 2010 Code of Practice clarifies that “sex” refers to biological sex and legitimizes single-sex provisions in schools, emphasizing safeguarding. School governors must ensure policies are legally compliant, document decisions, and prioritize privacy and safety. The shift from ambiguity to accountability requires thorough risk assessments and justifiable practices.
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With new statutory guidance on Relationships, Sex and Health Education set for September 2026, schools face compliance risks due to policy language from providers like The Key. The guidance emphasizes legal clarity and requires governance bodies to adopt evidence-based teaching, ensuring safeguarding and accurate representation of contested concepts.
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Today, PSHE Brighton has formally issued an Open Letter to school governors across Brighton & Hove, accompanied by a Governor Safeguarding Briefing: Schools, Sex, and Safeguarding — What Governors Need to Know (2026). These documents have been circulated via Clerks to Governing Bodies, with a clear purpose: to support governors in discharging their statutory safeguarding…
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Brighton and Hove City Council released the revised Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit Version 5, set for debate on January 30, 2025. Critics argue it inadequately addresses safeguarding concerns, lacks compliance with legal guidelines, and may mislead schools regarding gender reassignment. The Toolkit’s ambiguous language potentially endangers vulnerable children while shifting legal liability to schools.
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Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking feedback on their revised Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit, with a consultation deadline of October 11, 2024. A model response is available to assist families in crafting their submissions, incorporating insights from the Cass Report and relevant legal evidence. Responses are strongly encouraged.
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PSHE Brighton has urged school governors in Brighton and Hove to adhere to upcoming Government Guidance for Gender Questioning Children, the recently published Cass Report, and the statutory safeguarding guidelines from Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, instead of relying on the outdated Brighton Council Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit.
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In the opening session of the LGB Alliance 2023 Conference, Eileen Gallagher OBE delves into the pressing issue of trans ideology in schools. Joined by educators Steve Mastin (History teacher and co-founder, Opening Worlds) and Harry Cooper (former teacher), the trio engages in a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on the challenges faced by students…
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The article in today’s Sun discusses the issue of children being encouraged to transition to a different gender by teachers and social workers, often without proper medical or psychological assessments. The author argues that this trend is a form of “new conversion therapy” and that it is causing harm to children, particularly those who are…
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Please “watch this space” or register interest by contacting us via the homepage. PSHEbrighton is still relatively new and this website and our structure developing. As soon as we have an account we will be open for donations to help cover running costs, research and support services for parents and families. If you would like…
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Head teacher accepts teachers knew their child used a breast-binder in school but kept it from them…