An 11-year-old schoolgirl in East London has been subjected to repeated misgendering and misnaming by a teacher at her school, Sir Bobby Moore Academy. Rae’An Duncan-Jones claims that her teacher continuously called her “Ryan” and referred to her using male pronouns, which led to her being ridiculed by other students.
Despite correcting the teacher, the girl was further shocked when another staff member questioned her, stating that they had been told she identified as male. The student’s family immediately withdrew her from the school and demanded a meeting with the head of the year, accusing the school of bullying. While the school has stated that it is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming institution and will investigate complaints, Rae’An claims the teacher continued to call her Ryan even after the incident had been reported.
