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Lifestyle lessons to replace academic subjects in schools

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25 09 08 - 04:58
Primary schools could assess children on healthy lifestyles and attitudes towards sex, instead of traditional academic subjects, under a radical plan by ministers.

Schools Secretary Ed Balls has ordered an overhaul that is expected to see the number of subjects slashed to make room for "concept-based" lessons.

Aspects of personal development that were important for children to learn included "healthy lifestyles, sex and relationships education, drugs and alcohol education, philosophy, self-esteem and helping children to understand multiple cultural identities".

Primary school had become too crowded with academic subjects, delegates said.
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This almost defies belief. Brainwashing (or brain polluting more like) replacing education.

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