Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 10
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Inadequate Relationships and Sex Education in schools poses unacceptable risks to children.
Conclusion
There is compelling evidence that Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in schools is inadequate, including in relation to contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with nearly half of children saying education in this area is so poor they rely on finding information for themselves online. This exposes children to an unacceptable risk of harm. The 2022 data on STIs are a red flag and should encourage everyone to do better.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 7 May 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗