SEF welcomes government commitment to sex and relationships education

Thursday 5 November 2009

The Sex Education Forum (SEF) today welcomes the Government's continued commitment to statutory personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education which includes sex and relationships education (SRE) across primary and secondary school.

This commitment was reiterated today as part of the Government's response to a comprehensive review of PSHE Education.

Anna Martinez, coordinator of the Sex Education Forum, said 'We know there is still a large gap between the sex and relationships education that children and young people want and need, and what they actually get, so we are pleased that the Government remains committed to making PSHE a statutory subject'.

Jane Lees, chair of the Sex Education Forum said, 'All children have the right to learn about their bodies, growing up, relationships and sex, at school and at home. Making PSHE statutory will be an excellent opportunity for schools to build their relationship with parents, ensuring that together they can help children and young people learn how to be healthy and stay safe.'