People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Schools
Commons · Question 50470 · Tabled 7 May 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 15 May 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of material produced by PETA on the school curriculum.
Answer
Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 15 May 2025
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 ...