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Lee Child advocates for including thrillers in the UK school curriculum to boost children's interest in reading, emphasizing the importance of engaging literature to foster literacy and reduce reoffending through prison literacy programs. He is involved in literacy sessions at prisons, aiming to create a regional model to improve literacy and community safety.
UK schools will not be required to use students' preferred pronouns and must inform parents when a pupil requests to change their gender, according to new guidelines. The guidelines emphasize a parent-focused approach to gender transitioning and state that schools do not have a general duty to allow students to socially transition. Restrooms, changing rooms, and some sports will be separated based on birth sex, and single-sex schools will have the right to refuse admission to those who are gender questioning. The guidelines are now open for public consultation and have raised concerns about potential legal risks for schools.
Schools in England may face legal action if they adhere to new guidance on how to treat transgender children, according to lawyers advising the government. The leaked advice warns of significant legal risks if schools follow the draft guidance, which states that they have no duty to allow students to socially transition. School leaders are seeking legal advice amid concerns that following the guidance could result in court cases. The government maintains that the guidance is lawful and will help schools navigate complex issues, prioritizing caution, parental involvement, and safeguarding. Human rights lawyers argue that the guidance may be unlawful under equality and human rights legislation.