Teachers' code gets rewrite

July 06 2009

A new code of conduct for teachers aimed at helping them to counter discrimination in schools has had sections rewritten.

According to the Guardian, which claims to have seen a briefing document that outlines the changes, religious groups objected to some of the code's wording and it has now been amended.

The paper claims that some groups were uncomfortable with the level of tolerance that should be shown toward homosexuality.

It is a "disgraceful capitulation" says the National Secular Society.

The organisation's chairman, Terry Sanderson, told the paper that "the General Teaching Council for England's code was supposed to make vulnerable children safer and happier at school".

When teaching in the UK, it is essential teachers follow the guidance given to them to stop discrimination against their pupils.

Children are taught about the rights of others in their lessons on global citizenship , which is part of the government's framework for learning.

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