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<p>We know that many schools choose to teach pupils about the Equality Act and the
protected characteristics under that Act in the context of duties on schools, such
as the requirements to promote both fundamental British values and the spiritual,
moral, social and cultural development of their pupils. Schools are entitled to teach
about the Equality Act in this context, and the Department thinks it is right that
pupils leave school with a proper understanding of the importance of equality and
respecting difference.</p><p>From September 2020 Relationships Education will be compulsory
for all primary pupils and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) will be compulsory
for all secondary pupils. These subjects will give pupils the knowledge they need
to stay safe and develop respectful, caring relationships of all kinds. The guidance
on these subjects can be found here:</p><p><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>
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