Fact Check: Has the Church of England always maintained a cautious approach to social transitioning?

The Church of England have welcomed the final publication of the landmark Cass Review, with the following short statement:
“We agree with Dr Cass’s conclusions that, as far as any form of social transitioning is concerned, a very cautious approach is necessary, and should involve full collaboration and consultation with parents and medical professionals. Something we have always maintained.”
So is it, in fact, true that the Church of England has always maintained that a cautious approach is necessary for social transitioning?
We need to be able to say it: what has been happening in Church of England schools, justified by Valuing All God's Children, is wicked.
We ought to be leading the way in protecting our children, coming alongside them, helping them find their true identity in Christ, and embrace the bodies that God has given them.
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