The Scottish Government published revised guidance on Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools in September 2025. This non-statutory guidance provides education authorities and schools with practical advice on supporting transgender young people, alongside information on relevant legislative and policy frameworks. It emphasises a rights-based approach aligned with the Equality Act 2010 and the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, and includes considerations for confidentiality, wellbeing, and inclusive practice. The guidance has been subject to an Equality Impact Assessment and a Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment. Click here to access the guidance.
Click here for updated advice and good practice tips.
If you would like information regarding cultural LGBT events throughout the year, click here.
Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) provide free professional learning, resources and support for teachers to meet the Scottish Government’s expectations for LGBT Inclusive Education, in line with the National Approach. They also provide free professional learning and resources to support Scottish teachers to counter the effects of online hate and disinformation, and teach core critical and digital media literacy skills. To access resources, click here.
If you’d like to learn more about inclusive education, you can watch this Learning Conversation from Education Scotland.
LGBT Charter Award
The LGBT Charter is a straight-forward programme that enables your school to proactively improve LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) inclusion for staff and learners. This includes LGBT inclusive teaching and learning, and supporting and better understanding the experiences of your LGBT learners.
