Archbishop of Canterbury
The statements are in the document Flourishing For All, which is backed by Justin Welby , Archbishop of Canterbury (pictured), and tells teachers to challenge 'outdated terms'
Church of England advice for teachers has been criticised for pushing the gender ideology that a person's sex is 'assigned' at birth rather than a biological fact.

Guidance set to be issued to thousands of schools states that a transgender man is someone 'who was assigned female at birth but identifies and lives as a man', and a transgender woman 'was assigned male at birth but identifies and lives as a woman'.

The statements are in the document Flourishing For All, which is backed by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and tells teachers to challenge 'outdated terms'.

About a million children attend 4,630 Anglican schools.
Last night, critics condemned the proposed guidance.

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About a million children attend 4,630 Anglican schools (stock image)
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Guidance set to be issued to thousands of schools states that a transgender man is someone 'who was assigned female at birth but identifies and lives as a man', and a transgender woman 'was assigned male at birth but identifies and lives as a woman' (stock image)
Lucy Marsh, of the Family Education Trust, said:
'It is extremely concerning that the Church of England does not recognise that biological sex is immutable. Sex is not 'assigned at birth', it is determined at conception and recorded at birth. These are biological, unchangeable facts.

'Coercing staff and children to believe in contested gender ideology as fact is not only wrong, but extremely harmful.'
Stephanie Davies-Arai, of Transgender Trend, which challenges trans ideology in schools, said:
'Biological reality is not 'outdated', and it is worrying that the C of E thinks it is. Knowing that sex can't be changed is not an old-fashioned idea, but basic reality.'
C of E chief education officer Nigel Genders presented the draft anti-bullying document, which is out for public consultation, at the General Synod on Monday.

He said it was in response to the Government's trans guidance for schools and a review of NHS children's gender services that found transgender treatments were based on 'weak evidence'.

But Ms Marsh and Ms Davies-Arai said the guidelines actually conflicted with the Department for Education's draft transgender guidance, which says pupils must not be taught about the 'concept of gender identity'.
Stephanie Davies-Arai
Stephanie Davies-Arai (pictured), of Transgender Trend, which challenges trans ideology in schools, said: 'Biological reality is not outdated'
Andrea Williams, of Christian Concern
Andrea Williams, of Christian Concern (pictured), said: 'How does this guidance support any genuine Christian who wants to speak of God's good pattern for our lives?'
Andrea Williams, of Christian Concern, said:
'How does this guidance support any genuine Christian who wants to speak of God's good pattern for our lives? Any dissent from LGBTQ ideology will be branded as homophobic, biphobic or transphobic and silenced.'
A spokesperson for the Church of England said:
'Our anti-bullying guidance is currently in draft form, and we welcome consultation responses from all stakeholders.

'A glossary of terms is important in helping people to prevent and tackle bullying in schools by providing clear and consistent definitions, fostering informed discussions.

'The glossary is informed by reputable existing sources, including Government Guidance, the Cass Review and the Church of England's theologically informed Living in Love and Faith process.'