Parents have accused schools of 'actively' hiding children's gender switches as teachers vowed to ignore new government rules.
Families spoke of their alarming experiences as the Department for Education finally published guidance stating that pupils should only be allowed to change pronouns in exceptional circumstances.
A new 'parents first' approach also makes clear parents must told at the earliest opportunity if children ask staff about shifting gender - although they can have 'questioning' discussions without informing relative.
In almost all scenarios, teachers must not be compelled to use different pronouns for pupils - after some were sacked for holding out.