To be terrified that my 4yr old dd is starting school in September

[scorpiogirly]

Is it just me? The thought of sending her to school in September makes me feel sick. No parent should be terrified of their children starting school.

I'm speaking of the new RSE curriculum. Parents no longer have a right to opt out. Parents do not have the right to demand to see what their children are being taught. Dangerous ideology will embedded into every lesson.

5000 parents are taking the Welsh Government to court and the case has been accepted.

Schools seem to be following a script when met with questions about the new RSE. Safeguarding, age appropriate. Who decides what is age appropriate for our children?

[Beachsidesunset]

Either fully Home Educate or be prepared to mitigate the crap she'll be told at school.

[MaChienEstUnDick]

You do. You ask to see the content of the lessons, most schools will comply with that or even proactively send it out so parents can see it.

If you don't agree or like the content, you withdraw your child from the lesson. If you feel objectively that the content isn't suitable for any child, you raise that through whatever the appropriate channel is.

You have much, much more power than you think as a parent. While I do welcome the light being shone on this particular area by the press, do remember that our media isn't exactly known for its tolerant and balanced reporting. Most children receive perfectly appropriate RSE. I know mine did.

[Galaxyrippleforever]

What is in it in particular that you have concerns about?

[scorpiogirly]

I'll be doing everything in my power to undo anything inappropriate taught at school.

To my knowledge, you can opt out of the standard RSE but not the new curriculum.

@MaChienEstUnDick the new curriculum in Wales is being implemented in September. I believe it was implemented in England and Scotland 2 years ago.

[tiggergoesbounce]

Most schools will happily provide what is being taught to your child.

What class/information are you scared will be taught to your child?
Is there some actual information you know is going to be taught or are you scared of the general information being shared of what is being taught in your school?

[tiggergoesbounce]

When was it passd that you cant withdraw them, our school still allowed it this year?

[Hankunamatata]

What parts are you scared of?
I found it fine for my kids. Taught them their body is their own, pants rule, how to inform safe adult, healthy friendship boundaries

[Marmite27]

As I have an older child at the school my 4yo is due to attend in September I was part of the parent focus group for the new curriculum stuff.

My DH is one of the governors, and although not involved in choosing the curriculum content knows exactly how much thought and consideration was put into it.

I’ve seen all of ours and there was nothing untoward in it (I’m gender critical). They happily send out everything to parents on request. Have you asked for the content for reception?

Ours is largely personal autonomy (NSPCC pants), personal hygiene, stranger danger and what makes you unique.

[RedRec]

Terrified? You need to dial this down so your daughter doesn't pick up your anxieties.

[luxxlisbon]

Dangerous ideology will embedded into every lesson.

Far more likely that children who are removed from formal education will be experiencing that.

[LisaSimpson77]

Stop with the overdramatic clap trap and actually research the RSE curriculum that your dd will be learning and engage with the school like an actual adult. (Yes I mean try asking and talking to them rather than wondering if you have the right to "demand" things)
Reception children generally learn things like keeping clean, being a good friend, making choices, naming body parts and so on. Nothing scary at all.
And I have no idea where you get this from:

"Dangerous ideology will embedded into every lesson. "


If you intend sending her to school perhaps try supporting the school and becoming part of the community otherwise you'll be back on here in September with a litany of complaints about your dd's school followed by "she's struggling to settle"
I actually feel quite sorry for your dd's intended school just now.

[Comedycook]

Seems like an ott reaction to me. What are you actually worried about?

[scorpiogirly]

I don't want gender ideology pushed on my daughter. I don't want her to be taught that a person can change sex.

A school in Cambridge refused to provide parents with the material.

And it has been said that this is mandatory. There is no opt out.

[pointythings]

Your reception age DD will not be learning anything other than body parts, boundaries and that some people have two mummies or two daddies. If that's controversial to you then you have issues.

[scorpiogirly]

grahamlinehan.substack.com/p/why-are-british-schools-hiding-teaching

Some of the reasons. I don't think my concerns are unjustified.

[Iwant2move]

Home educate then. They will make sure it is all age appropriate. Education helps teens to make appropriate decisions. Ignorance does not protect you.

[scorpiogirly]

@Iwant2move

Home educate then. They will make sure it is all age appropriate. Education helps teens to make appropriate decisions. Ignorance does not protect you.

It isn't as easy as that. I'm a single parent who needs to work.

[scorpiogirly]

@pointythings

Your reception age DD will not be learning anything other than body parts, boundaries and that some people have two mummies or two daddies. If that's controversial to you then you have issues.

I would be more than happy with this.

[Wouldloveanother]

’Terrified’, really?

i too have reservations about RSE but I’m planning on sending DD to Catholic school where it’s less of an issue.

[RedRec]

Oh, ffs, it's another hysterical 'glinner' groupie.

[scorpiogirly]

@Wouldloveanother

’Terrified’, really?

i too have reservations about RSE but I’m planning on sending DD to Catholic school where it’s less of an issue.

I thought about this. But the curriculum is being rolled out to all schools. None are exempt.

[scorpiogirly]

@RedRec

Oh, ffs, it's another hysterical 'glinner' groupie.

That's rather rude. Are you saying his findings aren't true?

[ilovesooty]

You take substack seriously?

[scorpiogirly]

The information from that particular article is from Safeschools Alliance. They have this information from parents who have contacted them.

[tiggergoesbounce]

I would not be scared of sending my child to school based on that article.

I would be contacting the school i proposed to send my child to and find factual information about what their curriculum included.
What their policy was on taking your child out.
I would educate myself as best as possible on what will and is actually possible to my local schools.