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trisher Crackpot ideas may be being peddled in schools, but the school if it is independent has a right to discipline any staff member who criticises those ideas.
So no action is required if the school is teaching 'crackpot ideas', and it's okay that a teacher be sacked if they encourage the pupils to decide for themselves whether they accept this.
Or, as a teaching professional with genuine concern that there are things being taught that are undermining the curriculum or equality that teacher goes to the governing body or local authority and raises their concerns (even as a whistle blower).
I’m struggling to see what “crackpot ideas” would be - creationism? That’s obviously a concern, but perhaps a more American issue. LGBTQ issues? There is framework around inclusivity for mainstream institutions to follow that are age appropriate.
My children attended Catholic schools, both primary and secondary included religious education of various religions. Although a Catholic school, they were taught to the modern curriculum - it was inclusive. They were not taught that gay people were bad, or sinners. Their education took priority in terms of academia and the “Catholic” aspects were more about the ethos of the school and they had the odd Mass for holidays of obligation. They were encouraged to be kind, respectful etc. So there is a way for schools to teach broad Christian beliefs whilst not undermining or condemning sections of society.
Based on the original article - the teacher did not use responsible language. He let his faith override his responsibility to the institution and his students. The institution has every right to ensure that the basic tenets of inclusivity are respected by all staff and take action of this is not adhered to.