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Topical Questions

Answer

In our Children, Schools and Families Bill, we are legislating to ensure that all children and young people receive personal, social and health education, including sex and relationship education, and we are lowering the parental opt-out to 15 years of age. We will consult on the detailed content of the new PSHE curriculum after the Bill has gained Royal Assent. In the meantime, we are publishing today updated guidance for schools on sex and relationship education. It has been produced following consultation last year with parents, teachers, faith groups, young people and health professionals, and it sets out, among other things, the importance of marriage and of strong and stable relationships for bringing up children.

Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

504 c546 

312602 

Session

2009-10

Oral question type

Lead

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber

Subjects

Departmental responsibilities Department for Children, Schools and Families

Link

View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk