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
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Acknowledged
Para 33
Extend compulsory Relationships, Sex and Health Education to post-16 educational settings.
Recommendation
A lack of compulsory RSHE for young people until they are 18 leaves young people making their first steps in the adult world under-supported and less equipped to navigate potentially harmful and dangerous situations and keep themselves safe and healthy …
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Government Response Summary
The government states it is currently considering the recommendation to extend compulsory RSHE to young people in post-16 educational settings.
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Acknowledged
Para 45
Develop specific strategy to engage boys on sexual harassment in schools, laying before Parliament.
Recommendation
Engagement with boys and young men is crucial for tackling sexual harassment and sexual violence in educational settings. As part of the review of relationships, sex and health education (RSHE), the Department for Education and the Government Equalities Office should …
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Government Response Summary
The government states a review of RSHE statutory guidance is underway, which will include expert input and public consultation. Following its publication, the Department will update teacher training modules and assess further support needed, but does not commit to a specific strategy by the requested deadline.
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Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 63
The Department for Education should develop a nationwide sexual harassment and sexual violence awareness campaign that particularly targets male university students.
Government Response Summary
The government refers to the Home Office's 2023 'ENOUGH' campaign and states the Department for Education is building on this, working with sector bodies to share good practice rather than committing to a new, separate nationwide campaign targeting male university students.