Glawdys Leger was dismissed from a Church of England school after she refused to teach LGBT content that was incompatible with her views
Glawdys Leger, 43, a modern foreign languages teacher at Bishop Justus CofE School in Bromley, south London, was dismissed in May 2022 after she said she wouldn't teach LGBT material on the religious education syllabus to year seven pupils.
Ms Leger, who had taught at the school since 2017, said she was 'treated like a dangerous criminal' after she shared her belief with students that LGBT practices were sinful and that humans are born either male or female.
She was later reported to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) following reports she had upset one pupil with her views.
The teacher of 12 years could now face being banned from the profession indefinitely after a 'fitness to practise' hearing in Coventry due to start on Monday.
It is thought to be the first time a TRA case against a teacher at a CofE school has progressed to a full hearing.
Ms Leger took particular issue with introducing children to the concept of gender and sexual identities, including pansexual, asexual, intersex and transgender, as well as the promotion of Critical Race Theory and abortion.
The RE teaching syllabus included the suggestion that people could be 'born in the wrong body' as well as encouraging students to have 'allyship' for queer people.
Teachers were also required to screen a film entitled 'Fit' which looks at millennials with protected characteristics.
Ahead of her hearing, Ms Leger said: 'The impact of what has happened to me has taken a great toll on me. The thought of me losing my career for expressing my Christian beliefs in response to questions from students is heartbreaking.
'I was treated like a criminal and as though I was a danger for expressing my Christian beliefs.
'I have great compassion for LGBT people, especially for those suffering from gender confusion. I cannot, however, in good conscience teach or say things I believe are contrary to my faith, for example saying that same sex sexual relationships are good and/or affirming people in their gender confusion.'
Ms Leger said that students at Bishop Justus CofE School in Bromley were being taught ideas contrary to Christian beliefs without parents' knowledge
A spokesman for the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust said: 'Delivering a high-quality education and supporting the wellbeing of students is our top priority.
'To ensure this is achieved, we promote fundamental British values including mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. The school teaches in line with statutory requirements to promote British values and follows relevant guidance outlined by the Department for Education.
'Given the ongoing investigation, and sensitivities involved, it would not be appropriate to comment any further.'
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My bucket of popcorn is ready...
Church of England was born on the foundation of adultery and sexual depravity, hence it has NEVER kept nor understood the Gospels of Yeshua who lived and died to protect children from these Wolves in Sheeps clothing.
Church of England is full of sexual immorality. It's members neither read nor find any value in God or the Son, wearing it as a badge to fool ignorant people while by example put people off learning about God' plan for us all, Church of England is apostate.
Aye so much for a Christian upbringing.
I was in the tent with her, the rain was falling, music was being played and the Games must go on we all knew....and then it happened.
So - I hope you reconsider that sentiment cause we could of been brothers - but if not, then fate will be as it will.
Highlanders be advised not to sip too much cause if they don't recognize their brothers in making then I reckon they got another agenda - perhaps in the interest of England? If so, no surprise on that, and I got no skin in the game so to speak other than ancestors from afar who fled the place cause of this same sort of shit that is so tiring.
So eff it - Ireland unites first and Scotland blows in the wind I reckon.
Straight and direct not the English Way.
Anyhow - kisses and hugs.
Im Scottish I’ve gone back six generations so far, on to the seton side of the family, who has the hereditary right to call for the gathering of the clans the last time in Edinburgh 1954.
Be careful Ken.
I thought you knew that.
I light a candle in your honor lately whenever I light a candle and the UK is toast as is the EU and the *kraine ain't even a country and let me ask you this - how long have I been repeating this mantra?
So - you must know - I'm rock solid in principle - I will not sway - but I will learn and there you have it.
Plus - you got have both brackets to name the name.
Which way do you want to go?
I've asked with good intentions, I will leave the window open and will light a candle, your choice .
Save all the records you have accumulated and let them speak to the person you are and you know I respect you and the effort to get to the truth.....to the bottom of matters....to the reality that we are not alone here and there are others.....that is an effort if made genuine that deserves respect, so truly I hope you have saved a record of you efforts appreciated.
Ken
Your maths crazy ( I'm being nice) , The geometry and alignments are now understood, so what else interests one?
Have you ever been out of your village?
Friend of mine son is gay. In pub my round when he came in. Bought the round and he fell down the stairs on his bum bouncing on each one as we were going to the sitting area. Glasses smashed drinks lost I went and replaced them as he groaned to everyone. My son turned round and said what are you complaining about it’s not the first time your backside has had a thrashing.
When you accept someone you accept them for being what they are….but banter is banter.
I'm interested in semantics and possibilities for improving communication - I think efforts toward this are not independent of past events and so I'm interested in past events - I want to get to the bottom of matters as far down as one can go but being I've been further down at times than desired, I don't want to go back there again, but I will if I am forced and then assuming I survive, I will learn.
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I hope that answer is satisfactory to you.
Best wishes sent your way.
Ken
I see Ben Doon and Phil McCavity have been gayly ChatBotty-ing into the night.
I don't think he speaks Polari, danny.
He's probably gone to call the Polis.
Oh well.
If you use this site as an importuning facility, anything can happen, I guess.
I'd find somewhere to hide if I were you...[Link]
Pog mo hon.
Ooh scary
Never make empty threats, they become a snare to him that makes them.
"Aye, Janet"...[Link]
No point in sitting on your own staring into your beer all night.
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Click the stupid link and win a goofball prize.
No thanks.
This is the way the bullies in the background get things done, but they must know they have overplayed their hand and some of us are so fedup we will take it to the end, and I put my lot in there with the teacher who refuse on principle to teach lesson of low repute, and if she gets fired for that, then must be she pissed off some bitch in admin I reckon.....
Times are changing and shit like this is coming to an end I reckon - either that or we all are....I mean extinction for a species is not a big deal - happens all the time.
So there you have it - more info than desired I reckon, but the UK is toast and Ireland ought unite first and then Scotland be Independent.
Look up Salvo. No politics just law.
Want to raise the stakes?
BK
An entire trilithon fell down in 1797, and in 1900 one of the upright sarsens of the outer circle fell down, along with its lintel. This prompted a new survey of the stones, and the straightening of Stone 56 in 1901, which was deemed to lean a dangerous angle.18 Nov 2016
May the best ideas prevail.
Highlanders ought go first I reckon cause ain't that where the rebels usually reside?
I doubt the babies had their heads cut off by the Palestinians, cause seems to me to just be more zionist propaganda and I don't know about you, but that propaganda just makes me more tenacious and determined to wipe the zionist lies away.
Oh shit, I think I forgot it....hold on, let me dig deep...
The Immorality of So-Called Leaders
that wasn't it really, but consider this - how do these gubment "leaders" so-called reconcile in their minds all the harm they cause...
makes one wonder whether they are just programmed bots....and truly if the context of this story was provided and it turns out she was sacked for refusing to teach something afoul of her principles, then "good on her" I reckon cause she will be fine, but those who sacked her must wonder whom they serve - or are they nothing but programmed zombies?