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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Diana Johnson (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 12 January 2012 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.


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Question
It has long been a Liberal Democrat policy to make personal, social and health education compulsory in schools. That could include body image classes. Does the Minister regret that the coalition Government have set their face against making PSHE compulsory?
Answer

The Government are reviewing PSHE. The hon. Lady is absolutely right about body confidence. The Media Smart programme for schools is voluntary, but it has had the greatest ever number of downloads of any such programme. We should also use the big society and have other groups going into schools. Not everything should rest on teachers' shoulders.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
538 c325 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Diets Women
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk