Coalition urges Government to improve inclusivity
Spectra has joined a growing coalition of nearly 5,000 signatories calling for urgent revisions to the UK Government’s proposed Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) 2026 guidance.
How you can help
Support inclusive education by sharing the letter and encouraging others to sign: Joint letter from trans+/LGBTQ+ orgs
Letter highlights the importance of inclusion of trans and LGBTQIA+ youth
The open letter, coordinated by Pride in Education, urges the Department for Education to ensure that the RSHE guidance reflects the lived experiences of trans, non-binary, intersex, asexual, and gender non-conforming young people. The current draft, it warns, represents a dangerous regression in inclusive education. It frames gender identity as a topic of “significant debate” and discourages educators from affirming LGBTQIA+ students.
Spectra CEO calls for meaningful change
Joel Robinson, Spectra CEO, says:
“Young people deserve to see themselves reflected in the education they receive. The current RSHE draft guidance risks erasing the lived experiences of trans, non-binary, intersex, asexual, and gender non-conforming individuals. Spectra stands firmly with our communities in demanding urgent, meaningful change that centres dignity, truth, and inclusion.”
Commitment to inclusive health and wellbeing
Spectra’s endorsement aligns with its long-standing commitment to inclusive health and wellbeing services, particularly for LGBTQIA+ communities. By signing the letter, Spectra joins a coalition of educators, healthcare professionals, artists, and activists, including high-profile figures such as Stephen Fry and Paloma Faith. They urge the Government to remove contradictory language and ensure the guidance complies with the Equality Act 2010.
Read more about Spectra and how we support LGBTQIA+ communities.