Tories vote to block compulsory LGBT-inclusive sex education, but promise reform
by Nick Duffy, Pink News:
The Conservatives have blocked plans for compulsory LGBT-inclusive sex and relationship education in schools.
Education Secretary Justine Greening has repeatedly suggested she is open to reform on sex and relationship education, hinting last summer that the issue was near the top of her “in tray”.
An all-female group of MPs led by Labour’s Stella Creasy this week attempted to secure reform on the issue, tabling an amendment to the Children and Social Work Bill to make lessons on “sex and relationships education, same-sex relationships, sexual consent, sexual violence, and domestic violence” mandatory in all schools.
The law would require education watchdog Ofsted to evaluate school’s provisions on SRE as part of inspections, considering “whether the information provided to pupils is accurate and balanced, age-appropriate, inclusive, or religiously diverse”.
However, the amendment was shot down by the government in a public bill committee, where Tories held 10 of the 15 votes.
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