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<p>The Department has previously announced up to £6 million in this financial year
to develop a programme of support for schools – the funding will not be distributed
to individual schools. Further funding beyond the next financial year is a matter
of the forthcoming Spending Review.</p><p>The programme of support will focus on tools
that improve schools’ practice, such as an implementation guide, easy access to high
quality resources, and support for staff training. The Department is currently working
with schools and teachers to develop a programme of support that is suited to their
needs.</p><p>The Department will ensure that all of the materials supporting implementation
of the new subjects are inclusive. The Department is also encouraging schools to start
teaching the subjects from September 2019, so that it can improve and share good practice
ahead of compulsory teaching from September 2020.</p><p>The Department has published
guides that set out clearly the nature and content of the subjects, as well as explaining
parents’ rights and how they should be engaged in the development of the curriculum.</p><p>The
Department will support any school that has engaged with parents and listened to their
views, and takes reasonable decisions on their relationships education curriculum,
including the teaching of topics sensitive to parents.</p><p> </p>
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