This field records the transgender status of the student.
Notes
Continuing students should be asked this question every year, and the data must be updated throughout a student's Engagement where applicable.
The data is recorded on the basis of the student’s own self-assessment.
This question should be asked alongside the sex identifier question.
The valid entries have been aligned with the census in Scotland.
Suggested question: ‘Do you consider yourself to be trans, or have a trans history?’
98 Prefer not to say: this code should be used when the student does not wish to declare this information.
99 Not available: this code should be used when the provider is unable to obtain the data in order to submit it to HESA. Note that this option should not be presented to students explicitly.
Reason Required
To monitor equal opportunities issues in the higher education sector and support higher education providers in meeting their obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
Field Length
2
Quality Rules
Quality Rules to follow
Minimum Occurrence
0
Maximum Occurrence
1
Primary Key?
False
Valid Values
Code
Coding Frame Label
01
Yes
02
No
98
Prefer not to say
99
Not available
Revision History
Coding Manual Version
Element Version
Notes
1.2.0
1.1
Guidance and suggested question updated in line with the conclusions of the personal characteristics consultation.
