Ed Balls accused of 'cowardice' over sex education U-turn

SCHOOLS Secretary Ed Balls was accused of "cowardice" after Westminster amended sex education legislation following opposition from religious groups.

Mr Balls insisted there had been no "watering down" of the Children, Schools and Families Bill as his amendment – allowing faith schools to teach personal, social, health and economic lessons "in a way that reflects (their] religious character" – was passed. However, teaching unions and the National Secular Society condemned the move.