Transgender awareness in child and family social work education : Research report / Nathan Hudson-Sharp

N. Hudson-Sharp

This study was commissioned by the Department for Education to ascertain the adequacy and consistency of child and family social worker education in regard to gender identity and gender variance. This study therefore seeks to determine whether the current provision of initial education and ongoing training within the child and family social work profession permits a sufficient understanding of transgender issues, in order to provide evidence as to whether additional training materials should be made available in the future. This review takes a systematic approach, providing an overview of the density and quality of evidence on social worker education in regard to gender identity and gender variance. It scopes and critically assesses published and unpublished literature from 2000 onwards and covers evidence from the UK and its constituent parts, as well as international research where relevant.