Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris said he was updating the requirements for relationship and sexuality education in the curriculum
The Government has introduced legislation to ensure that school pupils in Northern Ireland receive age-appropriate information about access to contraception and abortion services.
The department will also be under a statutory duty to make regulations about the circumstances in which at the request of a parent, a pupil may be excused from receiving that education, or specified elements of that education. “This should be done in a factual way that does not advocate, nor oppose, a particular view on the moral and ethical considerations of abortion or contraception.”
“I look forward to working with the Department of Education to ensure the delivery and implementation of these measures, which will include meaningful engagement with young people, teachers and parents.” From the Northern Ireland Protocol to other thorny issues inside Stormont and exclusive interviews - we’ve got you covered.Natalie Whelehan, policy and public affairs manager, said: “Excellent quality relationships and sexuality education is vital to ensuring young people understand healthy relationships, are able to recognise abusive behaviour and know when and how to seek help, so we are greatly heartened to see this progress being made in Northern Ireland.
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