A WIRRAL MEP says he was “horrified” to learn that Ofsted inspectors quizzed ten-year-old school children about lesbian sex and transsexuality

His comments came as the headteacher of a Wearside school lodged an official complaint with Ofsted over how the school watchdog questioned its pupils on a classroom visit.

Chris Gray, principal at Grindon Hall Christian School, told the Sunderland Echo the questioning of young children crossed the line - especially matters of sexuality.

Mr Gray has written to Ofsted chiefs saying he has been swamped by complaints from parents whose children were asked a range of what they saw as inappropriate questions when inspectors made an unannounced visit with the main aim of investigating the school’s teaching of British values.

The headteacher said: “In the days after the inspection, several parents complained to me about what they saw as intrusive and deeply personal questioning of their children in some group sessions.

“I heard reports of primary school children being asked if they knew of any boys or girls who thought they were in the wrong body and others if they knew what gay and lesbians did.”

The principal added that children as young as six were being asked if they knew anything about Diwali or if they were familiar with Torah and others were asked if they knew anyone with two mums or two dads.

Northwest Euro MP and UKIP deputy leader Paul Nuttall said: "I was horrified to read that Ofsted inspectors actually quizzed ten-year-olds about lesbian sex and transsexuality. I find that absolutely appalling.

"Instilling so called 'British values' involving democracy, liberty and tolerance is vitally important but primary school children should be concentrating on learning the 3 Rs and not having details about lesbian sex and gender issues forced upon them.

“I know they grow up fast these days but they should not have their innocence taken away from them by government edict.

"Little children do not need to have this sort of information forced on them to appease government guidelines."

An Ofsted spokesman said: “We are committed to making sure all pupils in England receive a broad and balanced education.

“One part of how we assess this is through talking to pupils to consider the extent to which they are being prepared for the next stages in their lives.

“Ofsted takes all concerns about its work seriously.

“We will be considering the issues raised by the school as part of our normal quality assurance arrangements.”