Children as young as 4 could be exposed to explicit teaching on same-sex relationships under government plans announced today. Education Secretary Justine Greening has outlined proposals for a new statutory subject of “relationships education,” to be implemented in primary schools across England. The vague subject could open the door

for children to be taught about a “bewildering array” of alternative lifestyles, causing confusion and undermining Christian values. At this stage, it does not appear that parents of primary school children will be able to withdraw their children from such lessons. The government has tabled amendments to the Children and Social Work Bill, which it says will also introduce statutory “relationships and sex education” in all secondary schools in England. READ MORE


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