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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 12 November 2008.


Schools: Music Teachers

Question
My Lords, will the Minister encourage schools to be really clear with parents about what is expected in different subject areas and what is right in the way of touching? On a wider point, can she try to ensure that the new PSHE national curriculum helps children to understand what is and what is not appropriate touching and gives them the self-confidence to stand up and object to the wrong sort?
Answer

My Lords, the noble Baroness has made a very good link with the new commitment the Government have made to make PSHE statutory. PSHE will help children and young people understand what is appropriate and what is not appropriate touching from adults and, as she was hinting, it will give young people the confidence and assertiveness to be clear about what they see as acceptable.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
705 c658-9 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Conduct Music Schools Teachers
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk