Why is sex and relationships education important?
Providing accurate, comprehensive, age-appropriate sex and relationships education (SRE) in schools is essential to ensuring informed decision making and self-protection of young people. In essence, it can help young people stay safe and make healthy decisions.
Is SRE compulsory?
In England, the components of sex education that are compulsory are limited. The sex education elements of the National Curriculum that are mandatory for all pupils are contained in the Science Order, and are limited to the biological facts of human sexual behaviour, including, in primary school: anatomy, puberty, biological aspects of reproduction and the use of hormones to control and promote fertility. In secondary schools, compulsory sex education includes, at a minimum, information about sexually transmitted infections and HIV/Aids.
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