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<p>We want schools to provide all young people with a curriculum that equips them
for success in adult life.</p><p> </p><p>High quality PSHE teaching has an important
role to play in this, helping young people understand the world around them, building
resilience and helping them to make positive choices and stay safe. We have made it
clear in the introduction to the national curriculum that all schools should make
provision for PSHE, drawing on examples of good practice. Academies and free schools
are encouraged to teach PSHE as part of a broad and balanced curriculum.</p><p> </p><p>Sex
education is already compulsory in secondary maintained schools, and the Government
is clear that all schools should make provision for high quality, age-appropriate
sex and relationship education (SRE) which is a vital part of preparing young people
for life in modern Britain.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State agrees that we need
to look again at the case for further action on PSHE and SRE provision, with particular
consideration to improving quality and accessibility. We are actively considering
what steps we could take, including whether to update the existing SRE guidance and
will give a view soon.</p>
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