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<p>From 2020, relationships education will become compulsory for all primary aged
pupils and relationships and sex education (RSE) for all secondary aged pupils in
England. Alongside this, we are introducing health education for all pupils in state
funded schools. The guidance will be published in due course and information concerning
the guidance is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/relationships-and-sex-education-and-health-education"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/relationships-and-sex-education-and-health-education</a>.</p><p>Pupils
should receive teaching on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) relationships
during their school years. Primary schools are enabled and encouraged to cover LGBT
content if they consider it age appropriate to do so. This would be delivered, for
example, through teaching about different types of family.</p><p>RSE in secondary
schools should meet the needs of all pupils, regardless of their developing sexuality
or identity. The guidance sets out that secondary pupils should be taught the facts
and the law about sex, sexuality and gender identity. When teaching the subjects,
schools should ensure there is equal opportunity to explore the features of stable
and healthy same-sex relationships. This should be integrated appropriately into the
RSE programme, rather than addressed separately or in only one lesson.</p><p>All schools,
including faith schools, must have regard to the draft guidance. In all schools, the
religious background of all pupils must be considered when planning teaching so that
the topics that are included in the core content are handled appropriately. Schools
must also ensure they comply with the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010.
The guidance includes an example of how schools can address LGBT relationships in
a faith context; for example, the Catholic Education Service currently publishes a
model RSE curricula.</p><p>Key aspects of relationships education, RSE and health
education are in scope for Ofsted inspection; for example, through inspectors’ consideration
of pupils’ personal development, behaviour and welfare; and pupils’ spiritual, moral,
social and cultural development. Information about how Ofsted inspects schools is
set out in its published school inspection handbook. The new Ofsted framework from
September 2019 will also introduce a separate grade for ‘personal development’.</p><p>
</p><p>We have also committed to reviewing the guidance every three years. This will
enable us to monitor the implementation of these subjects and make changes in future
where required.</p>
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