In its second annual report, published last week, the Independent Advisory Group said it was 'disappointed' that primary schools had not followed the lead of secondary schools and endorsed Sex and Relationships Education, 'particularly considering evidence of earlier pubertal changes'.
The report added, 'It is important that primary schools recognise sex and relationships education as an important part of Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship.'
The report recommended that PSHE be made part of the statutory curriculum.
Gill Frances, the group's deputy, said, 'Secondary schools have accredited teachers of PSHE and we would like to see primary schools start thinking about things at their end.
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