The consultation on the draft revised guidance is open until 11 July and until that is completed, results analysed and a rewrite published, the existing guidance remains the legal basis for the RSHE schools deliver.
RSHE is a cornerstone of education, playing a crucial role in helping children recognise and report abuse, understand bodily autonomy, and prepare for the emotional and physical changes associated with puberty. It also prepares them for safe, consensual, and healthy relationships as they transition into adulthood.
The 2019 RSHE guidance, developed with input from a broad spectrum of experts including education, health, faith, domestic violence, and safeguarding organisations, provided a solid foundation for this critical area of education. The revised RSHE guidance, however, has been drafted without the involvement of parents, carers, or the children and young people who are most affected by these policies. This exclusion has raised concerns about the new guidance.
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