Mediation between parents and staff over the issue of relationships education at a Birmingham primary school has stalled.
Nazir Afzal who is in charge of steering talks between the council, parents and teachers, told Sky News that six weeks of discussions have been unsuccessful.
He claimed staff at Anderton Park Primary School are at risk and frequently break down in tears because of hostility at the school gates - with protests taking place against teaching children about same-sex relationships.
Mr Afzal, a former chief prosecutor for North West England, said: "I can't think of any other way to get people round a table again than to speak to you and Sky.
"I've looked at the curriculum, there is nothing in the curriculum that is LGBT specific. There is nothing about gay sex.
"I've seen people walking around outside of that school with stuff that they have downloaded from the internet suggesting this is on the curriculum. [Sky News] Read more
