Policy & Campaigns

In this section you can find out more about our campaigns, our responses to recent government consultations, access links to key government documents and view our news archive.

Nadine Dorries Sex Education 10 Minute Rule Bill - Sex Education Forum response

The Sex Education Forum have issued a response to the Sex Education Required Content Bill presented by Nadine Dorries MP on 4 May 2011.

The Sex Education Forum responds to new report from the Christian Institute

A report from the Christian Institute, released on 9 March 2011, claims that 'sex education materials are being pushed by public bodies for use in schools with children as young as five'. The Forum has issued a response to the report

Teenage Pregnancy Independent Advisory Group final report

Teenage Pregnancy: Past successes - future challenges is the final report from the Teenage Pregnancy Independent Advisory Group (TPIAG) which for 10 years advised Ministers on reducing teenage pregnancy and improving support for teenage parents. In the report, TPIAG urges government 'to work with young people, parents, school governors and professionals to produce revised SRE guidance urgently and ensure all children and young people receive their entitlement' and warns government that 'teenage pregnancy rates will rise again unless there is sustained commitment and investment in contraceptive services, along with better sex and relationships education'.

Review of the National Curriculum

On 20 January 2011 the Secretary of State for Education announced a review of the National Curriculum in England. The review will look at the National Curriculum for both primary and secondary schools and does not include SRE. However, it does state that 'the Government recognises good PSHE education supports individual young people to make safe and informed choices but that often schools need more support and help in the way they cover the important topics dealt with within PSHE education, including sex and relationships education'. The Government will be conducting a separate internal review to consider how to improve the quality of PSHE teaching.

Support for high-quality SRE in white paper

The Education White Paper 'The Importance of Teaching' published on 24 November 2010 states that children need high-quality sex and relationships education so they can make wise and informed choices. The government promises to work with teachers, parents, faith groups and campaign groups to improve SRE.

Young people debate sex education in the Commons chamber

Members of the UK Youth Parliament debated SRE in the House of Commons chamber on 29 October 2010.

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