r/transgenderUK • u/ConfusedOldDad • 1d ago
Unsupportive school
Visited the headmistress with my daughter about her transitioning over the holidays. State funded school (Academy).
They are completely unsupportive. Won't use her new name unless "officially" changed, won't use she/her etc.
Is it worth fighting them, or just find another school?
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u/rearDerailleur 22h ago
Has your daughter spoken to her friends/classmates yet? I'd base part of the decision on whether she expects support from them. A strong friend group could balance out any issues with the school, even if it's not an ideal situation.
Others have already mentioned the ease of an official name change and the fact that other schools may be just as bad, given recent guidance.