Schools will be told to help parents protect their children in new government guidance on trans issues being published next week.

Downing Street is set to issue the advice to schools to provide clarity on how they should respond to the growing number of children saying they are transgender.

The Telegraph understands the guidance advises teachers that any pupil who wants to self-identify as a different gender should first undergo a period of reflection.

The idea is being supported by ministers as a way to make sure parents are fully informed.

[I like that parents have to be informed and children are being required to cool their jets before proceeding. There will also only be single-sex bathrooms. Pretty bold moves for a notoriously socially liberal country. Maybe they’ve gotten the message? Can’t wait for the court cases. ~ Beege]