Major Clampdown on Sex Education in Schools
In a significant move, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has announced that teachers will no longer be allowed to suggest to children that they may be identifying as the wrong gender. Keegan also stated that children under the age of nine will not receive sex education classes going forward, citing concerns about inappropriate content being taught.
Focus on Legally Protected Characteristics
As part of the clampdown, older pupils will be educated on legally protected characteristics such as sexual orientation and gender reassignment. However, they will not receive lessons on the "contested" subject of gender identity, and parents will have the right to review the material being taught to their children.
Pushback and Support
The move has sparked both support and criticism, with Chancellor Rishi Sunak backing the decision to protect children from what he termed as "disturbing" content in classrooms. However, the National Education Union expressed concerns, labeling the move as "culture war noise" from the Government.
On the other hand, a Labour spokesman emphasized the importance of age-appropriate sex education in schools.
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