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LGBT-row teacher on facing parent protests

A Birmingham assistant head teacher at the centre of a row over lessons on LGBT rights and homophobia has told Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live why he thinks the lessons are important.

Parkfield Community School assistant head teacher Andrew Moffat has been named in the top 10 shortlist for a global teaching prize.

Speaking to Emma Barnett, he talked about facing protests from some Muslim parents at the primary school for his teachings.

Mr Moffat has run a "No Outsiders" project promoting equality and diversity in the school, including lessons about sexual identity and LGBT rights.

This clip is originally from The Emma Barnett Show on 21 February 2019.

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