The education secretary has been accused of “passing the buck” by leaving head teachers to fend for themselves in dealing with protests against lessons on same-sex marriage.
A former Ofsted chief is among experts calling on Damian Hinds to make clear that same-sex relationships are part of society and that opposition should be directed at government and politicians.
There have been regular protests by Muslim parents and others outside Anderton Park Primary School in Birmingham. The school is to shut at noon today amid fears about a big protest.
The demonstrations echo actions by mostly Muslim parents at nearby primaries in the city this year. Those schools paused lessons covering same-sex relationships. From September next year, however, all primaries will be required by law to teach about relationships, including LGBT equality. [The Times (£)] Read more
