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Written question asked by Laura Kyrke-Smith (Labour) on Thursday, 19 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Law: Curriculum

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of including essential safeguarding aspects of the law in the curriculum.

Answer

Relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) has a vital role to play in supporting pupils’ wellbeing, health and safety. Pupils are taught a range of topics in relation to safeguarding, and guidance sets out that they should be made aware of the relevant legal provisions when relevant topics are being taught.

The RSHE statutory guidance is currently under review. The department is looking carefully at responses to the public consultation conducted last year, considering the relevant evidence and discussing with stakeholders before setting out next steps to make sure the guidance draws from the best available evidence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61393
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Curriculum Law Protection
Link
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