Last month, Fatima Shah took her daughter out of school. Shah, along with other parents, was shocked to find her child being taught about homosexuality and transsexuality. A programme called “No Outsiders” had been launched at Parkfield Community School in Birmingham. Officially, the programme is merely about welcoming people. But the parents say it includes much more. Two parents told Birmingham Live that children – one of them aged four – had come home asking if it was OK to change sex. “Sex and relationships education is being taught without our consent,” Shah said. “We’ve not been informed about what’s being taught.” They have launched a petition.
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'Schools should consult parents': an interview with Education Secretary Damian Hinds
last month, fatima shah took her daughter out of school. shah, along with other parents, was shocked to find her child being taught about ho...
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