Schools must not teach children they can change their gender identity, government expected to say

Schools in England will be banned from teaching any form of sex education to children under the age of nine, according to new government guidance expected to be published tomorrow (Thursday).

The Times has reported that the gender guidance due to be published says that schools ‘must not teach children they can change their gender identity’, and should avoid ‘explicit’ conversations about sex until they reach 13 years of age.

If asked, schools should teach children ‘biological’ facts about sex, according to sources.

Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) covers a wide range of content and is vital to help safeguard young people and prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. 

“Some of the topics covered are particularly sensitive and need considered and measured debate. It is utterly disgraceful that once again this government has decided to engage in private briefings and media leaks simply to grab headlines. The children and young people of this country deserve better.

relationships and sex education. Health education is also compulsory.

Currently, parents have a right to request their child is withdrawn from sex education, but not from relationships education.

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