A new primary level syllabus – the biggest shake-up in two decades – is being finalised against a backdrop of polarised online debate and claims of misinformation
A debate is emerging about the best way to teach children about gender and identity. Some parents and groups advocate for fact-based education, opposing the introduction of gender identity as fact in schools, while others, including parents of trans children and LGBTQ+ advocates, argue for the inclusion of diverse LGBTQ+ identities in the curriculum, emphasizing the potential harm of silencing these conversations. This debate occurs amidst polarized online discussions and the development of a new primary school curriculum that currently doesn't include specific references to transgender or gender-identity issues.
