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Vanessa Clarke, an education reporter, highlights the new government guidance for schools focusing on sex education. Recognizing misogyny, the harms of “deepfakes,” and consent issues will now be included in the curriculum. Along with teaching positive male role models, schools are urged to engage with parents actively to keep them informed. Age limits on certain topics, proposed by the previous Conservative government, have been scrapped.
The revised draft of the relationships, sex, and health education (RSHE) guidance emphasizes the importance of not teaching content that children are too young to understand without setting specific age limits. It suggests introducing certain topics in primary school and covering them by the end of secondary school. Parents will have the right to review all RSHE curriculum materials, ensuring a collaborative approach with educators.
Primary schools will now teach about respectful relationships, boundaries, and online risks. While it may be recommended to teach puberty in Year 5 or Year 6, it will not be obligatory. The secondary school curriculum will cover topics like incel sexual norms, deepfakes, the link between pornography and misogyny, and sexual ethics beyond consent. Schools are encouraged to create a culture where sexism and prejudice are identified and addressed.
Teachers like Nik Skilton from Benton Park School in Leeds emphasize the need for caution and support when discussing inappropriate content with students. The RSHE guidance aims to foster a positive culture within schools to combat stereotypes and prejudice. Students at Benton Park School have reported feeling empowered to speak up against sexism and harassment, thanks to the skills they’ve acquired through the revised curriculum
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