Gender identification
Authority [[department-of-education-sport-and-culture
Date received 2022-07-06
Outcome Some information sent but part exempt
Outcome date 2022-08-03
Topic [[post-communications

Summary

The request sought all communications between the Department of Education, Sport and Culture and external organizations regarding gender identification. The authority released several documents including questionnaires and emails from Edge Hill University and the Rainbow Flag Award, but redacted personal details under an absolute exemption.

Key Facts

  • The request was received on 2022-07-06 and the outcome was issued on 2022-08-03.
  • Six appendices were provided, including communications from Edge Hill University and The Proud Trust (Rainbow Flag Award).
  • One appendix contained a questionnaire question for Year 10 students asking 'How do you identify?'.
  • Personal information such as names and email addresses was redacted from the released documents.
  • The response included a warning to schools to quality check resources regarding trans identities.

Data Disclosed

  • 2022-07-06
  • 2022-08-03
  • 15 October 2021
  • 10 November 2020
  • Year 10
  • 1980's
  • Section 28
  • Charity number: 1161102
  • case_id: 2524909
  • 11 pages
  • 4 documents

Exemptions Cited

  • Section 25 2(b)(i)&(ii) (Absolutely exempt personal information)

Original Request

A copy of all records of communication between the department and external organisations (charities and non-profit organisations, but also businesses) regarding gender identification.