07 February 2019

Assistant head 'threatened' in LGBT teaching row

A primary school teacher says he has received threats from parents amid protests over teachings about LGBT rights and homophobia.

Demonstrations against the classes have been held outside Parkfield Community School in Alum Rock, Birmingham.

Assistant head Andrew Moffat, who is gay, said he had received "nasty emails" and threats, including one which warned he "wouldn't last long".

Protesters have accused him of promoting "personal beliefs".

Chants of "say no to Moffat" were heard when about 100 people gathered outside the school for the latest protest.

About 741 pupils attend the school, rated "outstanding" by Ofsted, in the predominantly Muslim area.

Some parents at Parkfield are unhappy young children are being taught about same sex couples and the "gender identity" elements of the programme. [BBC] Read more