national and international press is of little surprise considering the media's obsession with sexuality, particularly when that involves young people.
Perhaps more surprising has been the concerns raised about the plans among gay rights and inclusive education campaigners since CYP Now first broke the story last Thursday.
Although it could be three years before the alternative provision school in Manchester might open, the plans appear to have been carefully thought through: a site has been found, the number of pupils it could support (40) has been identified, government funding secured to scope its potential, and the city council engaged to offer support and guidance. The youth organisation behind the initiative, LGBT Youth North West, says specialist provision is needed in the region because bullying is still, sadly, rife - it even knows of cases where young people have taken their own lives due to feeling unable to "come out" safely.
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