Overseas schools given ‘British’ accreditation despite anti-equality curriculum

Teacher Network · 2 years ago · 97 views

UK government allows British private schools in countries like UAE to use BSO kitemark while not teaching about same-sex relationships Ministers are allowing private schools abroad to brand themselves as “British schools” despite not teaching about same-sex relationships, equality or drug abuse as required in England, the Guardian has learned. Overseas schools are able to be officially accredited as “British Schools Overseas” (BSO) by the Department for Education (DfE). This came after the government U-turned and exempted them from using the same curriculum it requires in England if doing so would conflict with local laws. Continue reading...