The UK government announced on Thursday that it would update its statutory guidelines for schools, introducing age restrictions on sex education and sensitive topics. According to a press release, the decision to introduce age restrictions for sex education in schools comes “following multiple reports of disturbing material being used in Relationships, Sexuality and Health Education (RSHE) lessons”. It is said that he was killed.
Draft statutory guidance issued by the Department for Education will ban sex education from being taught before fifth grade, ban the teaching of “controversial theories of gender identity” and restrict parents' access to curriculum materials. I admit that. It also outlines that sex education from fifth grade onwards will be taught from a “purely scientific perspective”. This scientific perspective includes “legally protected characteristics such as sexual orientation and gender reassignment.”
The announcement follows the publication of the final report of the independent review of gender identity services for children and young people (the Cass Review), a four-year independent review led by Dr Hilary Cass. .
The review revealed that
“[The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), the UK’s sole specialist service in gender identity for children and young people, has] The number of referrals has increased significantly, leading to longer waiting lists and raising concerns about how the NHS can best assess, diagnose and care for children and young people in this population. […] There is a lack of consensus and open discussion about the nature of gender dysphoria and, therefore, the appropriate clinical response. ”
A press release said: “In light of the Cass review, schools will take a cautious approach to teaching about this sensitive topic and will not provide any materials that present controversial views as fact, including the view that gender is a spectrum. It is important not to use it.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the latest guidance had established trust between schools and parents. He says that given these alarming reports, parents should be reassured that their children are not being exposed to “age-inappropriate and offensive content”. Mr Sunak added: “I will always act quickly to protect children and this new guidance will do just that, while supporting teachers to teach these important topics with care. “Parents will have access to the curriculum if they wish.”
The guidance also “reinforces” education on suicide, sexual violence and harassment, and “harmful misogynistic behavior.” Changes to the RSHE statutory guidance will be made available to the public for consultation until 11 July 2024.
