Layla is one of the recurring characters in Sex Education. They are portrayed by Robyn Holdaway.
Throughout the Series[]
Season 3[]
Layla is a non-binary student at Moordale Secondary. Unlike Cal, they are rather timid and dont stand up for themself. However, the two later become friends.
In episode 3.4, before the SRE class, Layla and Cal don't know which line they should join, the boys or the girls. Hope suggests them joining the girls one; their division is based on whether a person has a penis or a vagina, not a sex or gender. This upsets Cal, whereas Layla doesn't want to cause any trouble and decides to join the girls class.
In episode 3.8, after Hope ends her tenure as a headmistress, Layla's apologizing to Cal that they weren't bold about their beliefs and weren't able to oppose Hope. Also, Layla asks Cal for help with binder, as they decide to stop wearing bandages, which started to cause them pain.
Relationships[]
Friends[]
Cal Bowman (friend)[]
Cal is Layla's friend, but they're complete opposites. When Cal's bold about their values and principles, Layla is more timid and shy. The difference between them is visible before the SRE class, when Layla and Cal don't know which line they should join, the boys or the girls. Then, Hope suggests them joining the girls one; their division is based on whether a person has a penis or a vagina, not a sex or gender. This upsets Cal, whereas Layla doesn't want to cause any trouble and decides to join the girls class. After kicking Hope out of Moordale Secondary, Layla apologizes to Cal for not speaking up for themselves. Layla also asks Cal for help with binder. Cal agrees and later Layla comes to Cal's, where they test the binder.
Personality[]
Unlike Cal, who is rebellious and has no qualms to stand up for themselves, Layla is rather a withdrawn person who prefers following rules to avoid conflicts, even if they go against their beliefs or causing them gender dysphoria.
Appearances[]
| Episodes | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Total | |
| Three | - | - | - | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 4 | |
| Total | 4 | |||||||||
| ✔ = Appeared | M = Mentioned | |||||||||
| - = Did not appear | P = Pictured | |||||||||
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