#1 What is relationships and sex education?Relationships and sex education (RSE) is learning about the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up, relationships, sex, human sexualit…Learn More#2 What is covered in Relationships Education? Relationships Education in primary schools will protect children. The new Governmnet guidance sets out the content under the following headings:…Learn More#3 What is covered in sex education? In the new Government guidance DfE continues to recommend that all primary schools ‘have a sex education programme tailored to the age and the phy…Learn More#4 What does the law say about teaching RSE?The Children and Social Work Act 2017 introduces new legislation on relationships and sex education in schools. In July 2018 the Government set out…Learn More#5 What type of schools does the new legislation apply to?The Children and Social Work Act 2017 introduces new legislation on relationships and sex education in all schools in England. The new legislati…Learn More#6 What should be included in our school RSE policy?Under the new guidance (2019) schools must have a policy on RSE. Primary schools will need to define Relationships Education and define any sex educ…Learn More#7 Can parents withdraw their children from school RSE? The new legislation brought in through the Children and Social Work Act 2017 will bring about some important changes in relation to parental rights…Learn More#8 Do parents support RSE? Most parents are very supportive of schools providing relationships and sex education, and also want to play a part in educating their children at h…Learn More#9 What is the right age to start teaching RSE? Children are interested in 'where babies comes from' and what makes boys and girls different from a very young age. So don't worry - it is natural f…Learn More#10 How will schools know what to teach in RSE? The new legislation places RSE and Relationships Education in the basic school curriculum. This allows schools flexibility in developing their progr…Learn More#11 Can you recommend good RSE resources?There are a range of relationships and sex education resources produced by voluntary sector organisations, local authorities and commercial companie…Learn More#12 How do we tackle homophobia in our schools?Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia like any form of discrimination, should be tackled though a whole school approach. Schools should provide a saf…Learn More#13 Are faith perspectives included in RSE? Faith perspectives can be included in RSE alongside information about the law and medical facts. It is important that different types of information…Learn More#14 Does RSE damage children? No, the reverse is true: - A large study in United States found young people who had received RSE were less likely to describe first sex as unwan…Learn More#15 How can we make sure that young people in my school get confidential advice and support?It is important that young people can get confidential one-to-one support as well as having opportunities to learn about sex and relationships with…Learn More#16 How do I know if a speaker or trainer is reputable? Young people tell us that their teachers often don't know enough to teach relationships and sex education (RSE) well. It is important that teachers…Learn More
