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‘We fear the repercussions from parents’: primary school parents and teachers’ perspectives on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ issues in the English primary school curriculum

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https://doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2024.2361062

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This paper reports on findings from a survey conducted within a larger collaborative project, working with primary school teachers and parents to normalise conversations about LGBTQ+ issues in four English primary schools. Survey data from 96 teachers and parents highlight different perspectives on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ issues. Existing research shows teachers are often reluctant to address such issues, signalling various concerns, including fear of a negative parental reaction. Using quantitative analysis of Likert items combined with a qualitative analysis of open-ended comments, the study shows differences in perceptions between teachers and parents, and among participating parents. The findings show teachers are willing to address LGBTQ+ issues within the primary school curriculum with support from the majority of parents. Parental opposition to teaching about LGBTQ+ issues appears to be associated with some parents’ religious views and limited engagement with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Parents’ concerns largely focused on notions of childhood innocence and perceptions of age-appropriateness for teaching about/engagement with LGBTQ+ issues.

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Educació primària, Minories sexuals, Anglaterra, Currículums (Ensenyament), Educació inclusiva

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Primary education, Sexual minorities, England, Curricula (Courses of study), Inclusive education

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HARRIS, Richard, et al. ‘We fear the repercussions from parents’: primary school parents and teachers’ perspectives on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ issues in the English primary school curriculum. Sex Education-Sexuality Society And Learning. 2025. Vol. 25, núm. 4, pàgs. 546-563. ISSN 1468-1811. [consulta: 10 de maig de 2026]. Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/223127

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