Controversy Erupts Over Pupil's Cat Identity in School

Rye College in East Sussex has clarified that none of its students identify as a cat or any other animal after a classroom conversation on gender was leaked to the press. The dispute began when a 13-year-old child was claimed to have rejected a classmate’s request to be identified as a cat. The Aquinas Church of England Trust, which runs Rye College, welcomed government guidance on trans and non-binary pupils, claiming it will be “useful in developing future training”. The leaked guidance has been condemned by trans activists, however, with certain alleged points – such as trans children being prevented from playing competitive sports – branded “dangerous”.