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<p>We want to support all young people to be happy, healthy and safe, in order for
them to be equipped for adult life and to make a positive contribution to society.
That is why we are making Relationships Education compulsory for all primary school
pupils and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) compulsory for all secondary school
pupils. From 2020, Health Education will also be compulsory for all pupils in state-funded
schools.</p><p> </p><p>We have recently published the updated draft guidance, which
contains information on what schools should cover when teaching these subjects. The
guidance, attached, is available here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/781150/Draft_guidance_Relationships_Education__Relationships_and_Sex_Education__RSE__and_Health_Education2.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/781150/Draft_guidance_Relationships_Education__Relationships_and_Sex_Education__RSE__and_Health_Education2.pdf</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>The guidance includes an equal focus on teaching children and young people
appropriate behaviour with other people and on being safe online. For example, pupils
should be taught about making sure that they treat others respectfully when they are
online as well as recognising potential risks to themselves. In RSE, pupils are taught
that there are a range of strategies for identifying and managing sexual pressure,
including understanding and resisting peer pressure, and not pressurising others.
We have made clear that, at all stages, it will be important to balance teaching children
about making sensible decisions to stay safe whilst being clear that abuse is never
the fault of a child who is abused and that victim blaming is always wrong.</p><p><strong><br>
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