Relationships and sex education (RSE) is an important part of PSHE education. Relationships education is compulsory for all primary school pupils, and relationships and sex education (RSE) is compulsory for all secondary school pupils. When any school provides RSE they must have regard to the Secretary of State’s guidance, this is a statutory duty.
Guidance
- Relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education: FAQs (GOV.UK)
- Statutory guidance on health, RSE and relationships education (GOV.UK)
- Statutory guidance Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) (Secondary) (GOV.UK)
- DfE Relationships, sex and health education: guides for parents (GOV.UK)