A recent survey by Teachers TV suggested a third of teachers believe creationism should be given the same status as evolution in the classroom. The poll of 1,200 teachers found that almost a third (30%) already consider creationism or intelligent design, to some extent, during science lessons.

Furthermore almost 90% believe they should be allowed to discuss the subject in science if raised by a pupil, as suggested by leading biologist and education expert the Rev Professor Michael Reiss in September. The comment led to his resignation from the post of director of education with the Royal Society with the society claiming what he said had damaged its reputation. 

Far from promoting Creationism Prof Reiss's argument was that banning the subject from the classroom was likely to backfire with children who hold sincere beliefs.

see also: http://www.niact.org.uk/content/view/27/41/