One of the watershed moments of 2017 for the children's sector was the government's decision in March to legislate for the introduction of age-appropriate relationships and sex education (RSE).
The clause inserted into the Children and Social Work Act will see statutory RSE lessons introduced from September 2019 in primary and secondary schools (see Special Report).
Despite opposition from some quarters of the Conservative Party, the move came down to MPs from all parties joining campaigners to make a strong case for the need to act.
At the heart of the issue is the recognition that forming relationships in a world where many young people interact as much online as they do in person is both complex and risky. Children will benefit from having the support of skilled educators to help them navigate the challenges this presents.
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