Overview
- Lilliput Church of England Infant School in Poole, Dorset, asked parents to discourage pupils aged four to seven from singing songs from the Netflix musical during school time.
- Acting headteacher Lloyd Allington said some Christians find mentions of demons deeply uncomfortable and that the policy reflects the school’s Christian ethos.
- After parent feedback praising themes like teamwork and kindness, the school acknowledged those views yet maintained the in-school restriction.
- Leaders emphasized they are not telling families there is anything wrong with enjoying the film at home and framed the move as supporting diverse beliefs within the community.
- The PG-rated movie is Netflix’s most-watched original, reported at 236 million streams, and features a K-pop girl group who battle demonic foes without graphic content disclosed here.