One of the most headline-grabbing aspects of the Children And Social Work Act, which gained Royal Assent in April 2017 but doesn’t come into effect until 2019, relates to what is traditionally known as sex education. Primary-school-aged children in schools must receive relationships education. At secondary schools, ‘sex and relationships’ education is designed to reflect a need to protect children from issues such as cyberbullying and sexting. This applies to all schools, including academies.
According to the policy statement, relationships education will cover different types of relationships, including friendships and family relationships, dealing with strangers, how to recognise, understand and build healthy relationships, including self-respect and respect for others, commitment, tolerance, boundaries and consent. It will also cover how to manage conflict, as well as how to recognise unhealthy relationships, and how relationships may affect health and well-being, including mental health, and safety online.
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