A mother in East Yorkshire sued an all-girls school after alleging the school secretly admitted a trans girl. She said her inquiries about the student were repeatedly shut down and that she had no choice but to pursue legal action. Her three daughters attend the school, and she previously studied there and worked as a teacher. Her lawyers sent a pre-action letter seeking judicial review against the local authority controlling the school. The letter alleges the council adopted an unlawful secret policy allowing transgender girls to attend, potentially affecting other schools. It claims parents cannot make informed decisions and that the policy disadvantages female pupils, citing privacy and dignity needs during secondary school years.
"Teenage girls have particularly acute needs for privacy and dignity. During the secondary school years, as they begin to menstruate and their bodies change, it is vital that girls can trust that they are in environments that safeguard their privacy and dignity."
"The letter reportedly alleges that the council had acted unlawfully through adopting a "secret" policy that allows transgender girls to attend Beverly High School and potentially other schools. It goes on to say that the alleged policy means that parents "cannot make an informed decision about whether to send their children to the school"."
"Donoghue's three daughters are all currently students at Beverley High School, and she herself attended thirty years ago, which she called an "important part" of her life. She also previously worked as a teacher at the school."
"A spokeswoman for East Riding of Yorkshire council said: "We have been made aware of a query around our admission arrangements and are working to understand the issues, and we will respond in due course.""
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