The strategy document, called Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls, says that issues such as gender equality and preventing violence in relationships will be included in the lessons by 2011.
The government also wants all teachers to be given specific training in spotting signs of abuse and supporting victims. Ministers are to ask the Training and Development agency for Schools to consider domestic abuse training in its review of professional standards next year.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls said: "Violence against women and girls is unacceptable and we must do everything we can, together with the wider community, to stop it."
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