Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Fifth Report - Attitudes towards women and girls in educational settings
Women and Equalities Committee
HC 331
Published 5 July 2023
Recommendations
2
Accepted in Part
Para 17
Undertake further thematic review of safeguarding policies and investigate abuse against female staff.
Recommendation
Ofsted did not act quickly enough in undertaking its review in 2021, however we welcome it and their commitment to strengthen requirements for inspectors to assess how schools address sexual harassment and abuse. Should Ofsted inspectors find a lack of …
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Government Response Summary
Ofsted states it has already updated handbooks and routinely monitors inspection practice to assess how schools address sexual harassment, and will continue to monitor and consider further changes if concerns arise. However, it does not commit to a further thematic review or investigating abuse against female staff.
Government Equalities Office
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Accepted in Part
Para 37
Conduct evidence-led RSHE review, engaging stakeholders, assessing curriculum gaps and needs.
Recommendation
The Government’s review of RSHE must be evidence-led. The review team should engage with children, teachers, parents and specialist VAWG organisations to ensure that any developments in policy support effectively the Government’s commitment to tackling sexual harassment and violence in …
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Government Response Summary
The government confirms a review of RSHE statutory guidance is underway, involving an expert panel and a full public consultation. Following the guidance update, the Department will update teacher training modules and assess further support needed.
Government Equalities Office
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