The draft revised RSHE guidance was published on 16 May 2024. This draft is not underpinned by research or evidence and fails to acknowledge what children and young people tell us they want and need. Should the proposals go ahead, this guidance would create a culture of fear and stigma around key topics that are intrinsic to the comprehensive relationships and sex education needed to keep children and young people safe and healthy. 

High-quality RSHE is needed now more than ever 

The need for high-quality, inclusive RSHE has not gone away. Many of the problems it addresses have become more acute including: 

• safeguarding children online and off  
• young people’s poor mental and sexual health  
• exposure to extreme pornography  
• misogyny, sexual bullying and harassment 
• violence against LGBT+ people 

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Supporters

Now more than ever, it is essential for children and young people to be equipped with the skills taught in RSHE. Not only must the curriculum covers key topics to promote respectful relationships and tackle abusive attitudes, but teachers must also be trained and supported to deliver this challenging topic in an engaging and effective manner. I am proud to sign a pledge to support these values and ideas, as well as promoting and celebrating the importance of RSHE in all schools.

Sarah Champion MP

It has been a legal requirement to teach Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education since 1 September 2020, now is the point we can review the progress on made and identify what extra support schools need to deliver this important part of the curriculum.

I absolutely support high-quality, Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) that empowers & equips children and young people to make informed decisions about their health, wellbeing and relationships.

Rt Hon Dame Maria Miller MP