Changes to policy and curriculum

Gender Identity Policy and Guidance

In October 2020, The Open University published the Gender Identity Policy and Guidance. This is a substantially revised policy based on the Gender Identity Policy and Guidance, May 2018.

The changes made

1. Gender identity definition – included in summary of policy
2. In ‘Storage of correspondence’ 5.1, point no.2 has been clarified that if students contact via their helpcentre on studenthome then the correspondence will be stored on CRM system
3. In 5.1 4 – information relating to apprentices has been stated

Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.