{"id":20798,"date":"2024-12-17T11:35:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T10:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/gender-identity-at-school\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:16:00","slug":"gender-identity-at-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/gender-identity-at-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Gender identity at school"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":18280,"parent":21208,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/kennisbank-detail.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20798","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"inhoud":[{"acf_fc_layout":"inhoud_blok","afbeelding_of_video":"geen","afbeelding":false,"video":null,"intro":"It can happen that your child says a classmate feels more like a boy than a girl, or the other way around. Or that someone does not clearly fit in the box 'boy' or 'girl'. What does it mean to use a different name or pronouns? And how can you help your child deal with this?","inhoud":"

A transgender child in my child’s class<\/h3>\n

Your child says a classmate prefers to be a boy rather than a girl, or the other way around. Or a classmate is not clearly a boy or a girl. Often, children find this natural and have no trouble adjusting.<\/p>\n

Maybe your child’s classmate says a different name or different pronouns (for example he\/him, she\/her, or they\/them) feel better. It is okay if you need some time to get used to this. Keep listening carefully and try to respect the wishes of your child’s classmate. It means a lot when you make an effort.<\/p>\n

Does your child have questions about gender? Talk about it together. Do you feel you do not know enough about gender? Are you looking for tips or extra information? The Transgender network<\/a> teaches you more about how to support transgender children at school. Or read more in the gender workbook for schools<\/a>. During purple Friday<\/a>, schools pay attention to diversity.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"What is gender identity?","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/nieuws\/wat-is-genderidentiteit\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"

How does this work in class and gym?<\/h3>\n

Is there a transgender child in the class or gym? That can take some getting used to. The school, parents, and child are likely finding what feels best. There are no fixed rules.<\/p>\n

A solution can be a separate toilet or locker room, but this can also make the child feel excluded. The school will try to find a fitting solution together with the parents and child.<\/p>\n

If you do not like the solution, talk to your child’s teacher. If you cannot agree, contact Ouders & Onderwijs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Week of the spring butterflies: what does your child learn?<\/h3>\n

The lessons in the week of the spring butterflies match the age of children in the class. Younger children learn about friendship, family, and feelings. Older pupils learn more, for example about how the body changes and how to set boundaries. Want to know exactly what is discussed? Ask your child’s teacher.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Read more about spring butterflies and sex education","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/kennisbank\/kwaliteit-van-het-onderwijs\/lessen-en-vakken\/seksuele-voorlichting\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"

The role of parents<\/h3>\n

You can also help a lot at home. By talking openly about relationships and sexuality, your child learns to deal with your values and beliefs. Schools often share the lesson content first, so you can connect with it as a parent.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"call_to_action","selecteer_call_to_action":"gerelateerde_onderwerpen_lijst","berichten_met_prioriteit":false,"download_pdf":false,"veelgestelde_vragen_verwijzing":{"titel":"","knop_tekst":"","url":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"meer_informatie_links","linkjes":false}],"call_to_action":"contact","call_to_action_2":"geen","samenvatting":"Gender identity: what does it mean? How can parents deal with it? And how does the school pay attention to this?","banner_subtitel":"","meta_samenvatting":"Ouders & Onderwijs is there for all parents with school-age children. 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