‘Unsafe space’ to debate set up in school

 A grammar school has created an “unsafe space” where students can discuss sexism and Mein Kampf as an “antidote to the poison of political correctness”.

Simon Langton Grammar School, near Canterbury, has set up a forum to debate sensitive political issues.

Dr Matthew Baxter, the school’s head teacher, said pupils would not express “racist, sexist or xenophobic” views.

“The ‘unsafe space’ is a place where older students – usually those preparing for university – are able to discuss ideas not found in the conventional curriculum, but which we think should be debated by 17 and 18-year-olds,” he told Schools Week.