The government has published advice for primary school teachers on how to implement a new LGBT-inclusive curriculum next year, while respecting "sensitivities" among some communities.
The guidance, published by the Department for Education (DfE), says "the age and religious background of all pupils must be taken into account" when planning lessons which form part of the compulsory new relationships education framework, due to be rolled out in September 2020.
However, this does not mean schools can exclude any content from the curriculum – rather, they may take extra care over how some topics are covered, reach different conclusions about when they are taught, or take extra time to ensure parents are clear about the chosen teaching methods and resources. [Tes] Read more
