Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 50474

Animal Welfare: Education

Tabled: 7 May 2025
Answered: 15 May 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of emotionally distressing (a) imagery and (b) language used in classroom materials provided by animal rights campaigners on children.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
Schools are subject to statutory duties regarding political impartiality under section 406 and 407 of the Equality Act 1996. This means schools must not promote partisan political views and should ensure that pupils are provided with a balanced treatment ...
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