Proceeding contribution from Lord Coaker (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 23 February 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Children, Schools and Families Bill.

Children, Schools and Families Bill

At present, faith schools can teach about homosexuality, but they are not required to do so in an accurate and balanced way. The principles in the Bill will ensure that that happens. Ofsted will be required to ensure that they are complied with, and we will look carefully at its reports. Of course I will meet my hon. Friend to discuss the Bill. As she will know, clause 11(8) refers to statutory guidance, and that guidance will go out for consultation. I should welcome a meeting with her—and any other hon. Friends—to discuss what should be included in the guidance, and to try to deal with some of her fears and concerns.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 506 c258-9
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Complaints Children Disclosure of information Accountability Corporal punishment Homosexuality Exemptions Faith schools Family courts Family law Judgements Family proceedings Protection Parents Pupils Media Offences against children Personal, social, health and economic education Standards Schools Witnesses Reviews Social work Local Government Ombudsman Teaching methods Haringey Doncaster Local safeguarding children boards Relationships and sex education
Legislation: Children, Schools and Families Bill 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Children, Schools and Families Bill

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