Overview
- Lilliput Church of England Infant School in Poole asked parents to discourage pupils from singing songs from the Netflix film at school, citing its Christian ethos and concerns over references to demons.
- Acting headteacher Lloyd Allington reiterated the position after parent feedback, saying the measure supports those who find the themes challenging and reflects the community’s diversity of beliefs.
- The school stressed the request applies only to in‑school singing, not to what families choose to watch or play at home.
- Parents are divided, with some calling the move unreasonable and others welcoming sensitivity to faith-based concerns or noting the music’s positive effects on children.
- The movie is a major cultural presence, reported as Netflix’s most‑watched film with about 325 million views, featuring the Grammy‑nominated single Golden and a sequel deal reported for 2029.