FOI Request - Pronouns In Schools

Request 101003162147

1. How many secondary pupils (in total across the council region) have asked for a change in the pronoun used to refer to them in the last calendar year and so far this year.

2. How many secondary pupils (in total across the council region) have made their school aware (either themselves or via guardians) that they are transgender?

3. How many primary pupils (in total across the council region) have asked for a change in the pronoun used to refer to them in the last two calendar years and so far this year.

4. How many primary pupils (in total across the council region) have made their school aware (either themselves or via guardians) that they are transgender?

5. What is the council’s policy on the use of pronouns in schools when referring to pupils?

Response 23-11-2022

1. - 37
2. - 15
3. - 5
4. - 3
5. - We do not currently have a policy on this but are supportive of it.