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<p>The Relationship, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) statutory guidance introduced
in September 2020 states that secondary pupils should be taught factual knowledge
around sex, sexual health, and sexuality, set firmly within the context of relationships.
Pupils should learn about contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), developing
intimate relationships and resisting pressure to have sex. Further information on
this guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education</a>.</p><p>The
‘intimate and sexual relationships, including sexual health’ topic specifies that
by the end of secondary school pupils should know how the different STIs are transmitted,
how risk can be reduced through safer sex and the importance of and facts about testing.
Pupils are also taught about STIs at key stage 4 of the science curriculum.</p><p>To
support teachers to deliver these topics safely and with confidence the department
has produced RSHE teacher training modules. The topic of ‘intimate and sexual relationships,
including sexual health’ includes content on STIs and sexual health advice. Further
information on these modules can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teaching-about-relationships-sex-and-health"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teaching-about-relationships-sex-and-health</a>.</p><p>From
primary education onwards, age-appropriate Relationships Education supports pupils
to treat each other with kindness, consideration and respect, including understanding
the importance of respectful relationships and the different types of loving and healthy
relationships that exist.</p><p>The department will be launching a public consultation
shortly on revised RSHE guidance, so that interested parties can contribute their
comments and ideas, including on sexual health, relationships and STIs. The department
will carefully consider responses received and intend to publish final guidance later
in 2024.</p>
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