Round-up: Should schools teach pupils about public sexual harassment?
Fiona Simpson
Friday, March 12, 2021
As women across the UK campaign for safer streets, many have shared their experiences of being subject to public sexual harassment as children and teenagers.
Relationships and sex education (RSE) was made mandatory in English secondary schools in September last year.
Primary schools are now required to teach an age-appropriate relationship education with a focus on elements including respect for others. Sex education in primary schools is discretionary.
Now, campaigners say the curriculum should include education on public sexual harassment.
CYP Now rounds up expert advice, opinion and resources around relationship and sex education in schools:
In-depth
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Sisters launch campaign for law change to tackle public sexual harrassment
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The PSHE Association answers five key questions on the RSE curriculum
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Young people and adults share their experiences of RSE in schools
Expert view
Good practice
