Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education was set to become statutory in schools as part of the Children, Schools and Families Bill. But the plans have been shelved after the government was forced to scale back the legislation to get it through Parliament before the general election. So although PSHE education guidance will be issued to schools, lessons will not be mandatory. Start a discussion about the importance of PSHE education.
Do young people think PSHE education should be compulsory in schools? Ask young people about the PSHE education they've received so far at school. How do they feel about it? Did they think the lessons were good? Why? Would they change anything about the lessons? Do they feel comfortable discussing sex and relationships at school? Is it the right environment for learning about such sensitive issues? What do they feel are the most important issues to learn about?
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