Policies and documents
Trans and Gender-diverse Inclusive Framework
York St John University is committed to providing a trans-inclusive environment and supporting trans people, including those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, and more.
The framework is a set of documents designed to provide information to trans and gender-diverse students and staff, and help the university community ensure we are as trans-inclusive as possible.
This is supported by training for staff.
We have a network of named persons in most services that any student or staff member can approach with confidence that their enquiry will be dealt with in a sensitive and knowledgeable way (see contacts).
- Trans and Gender Diverse Equality Policy Statement (PDF, 0.1MB)
- Trans Inclusive Guide (web page)
- Trans Respect Guidelines for Staff and Students (PDF, 18.8KB)
- Trans Glossary (web page)
- Equality and Diversity Training (Staff Intranet)
We keep the framework under review, and are working to raise awareness. We warmly welcome feedback to help us realise our ambition to become a trans-inclusive university.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions for the framework, please email our Equality and Diversity Adviser, Jake Furby (equalities@yorksj.ac.uk). Students can email our dedicated contact Anna Deacon at trans@yorksj.ac.uk.
Support for our trans community
We have created a guide that answers questions that many trans people and other students and staff have about our policies, procedures and support.
The trans students support checklist highlights issues to consider for supporting trans students and transition.
The protocols set out procedures for making changes to records and addresses confidentiality issues.
We encourage students to contact our dedicated adviser who offers support and information to trans students. We also have named persons in most services, if you want to raise specific issues. Please see Contacts.
The Students' Union President Wellbeing and Diversity and LGBTQ+ Students Officer are also available to support trans students. The LGBTQ+ Society can offer a friendly face and peer support.
The staff protocol outlines the support that can be provided to an individual who discloses either their trans identity or their intention to transition.
A checklist is provided to track and review the ongoing support that is being provided to a member of staff.
Staff can choose to speak to their line manager, or contact the HR team directly.
We also have named contacts in most services, should you wish to raise specific issues. Please see Contacts.
The LGBT Staff Network is available for peer support.
York St John University provides a range of toilet facilities across its campuses for use by staff, students and visitors.
You can read more about the facilities available on our Student Hub or via the digital campus map below:
The Beaumont Society: offers help and support for the transgender community.
Ditch the Label: has a large online community where young people can talk about their troubles, including coming out and finding their identity, if they need a place to start.
GeneraTe: provides local support and information.
Stonewall: provides information and support for LGBT communities and their allies.
Switchboard LGBT+ helpline: provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity.
