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<p>In key stage 1 (ages 5 to 7), pupils are taught about the main external body parts
and teachers are able to teach pupils as is appropriate for their needs. At key stage
2 (ages seven to 11), pupils learn about changes to the human body as it grows from
birth to old age. Puberty and body parts are important parts of this.</p><p> </p><p>All
schools must have regard to the Department’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”
statutory guidance when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare
of children. This guidance requires governing bodies and proprietors to consider how
children may be taught about safeguarding, including online, through teaching and
learning opportunities, as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. This may include
covering relevant issues through Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education
and through Sex and Relationships Education. The Department is in the process of consulting
on changing the requirement from the need to “consider how children may be taught”
to “ensure children are taught”.</p>
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