Although it's not actually a GCSE, and not really "in sex". The Level 1 qualification in sexual health awareness "asks pupils to give the names of male and female sexual organs, describe two examples of "risky sexual behaviour" and outline two methods of contraception "that would be suitable for a young person", reported the Telegraph. Disgusting. Even worse, the course teaches 14- to 16-year-olds how to use a condom and about sexually transmitted diseases. "The move sparked outrage among families' groups who claimed it legitimised sexual promiscuity and failed to make any reference to marriage," said the newspaper. These "groups" turned out to be the Family Education Trust, which was suitably outraged, no doubt after the Telegraph told them what was going on.
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