‘Sex ed must be taught in all schools’, demands former Education Secretary

Jan 27, 2018 by

from The Christian Institute:

Justine Greening took advantage of her first opportunity since resigning from the Cabinet to champion relationships and sex education.

In a topical question in the House of Commons, the former Education Secretary urged the Government to ensure that sex and relationships guidance is updated.

But critics have raised concerns that the plans would promote “explicit materials” that children “are far too young to understand”.

Same-sex marriage

Greening played a key role in committing the Government to controversial Relationships Education for all primary schools.

The primary school subject is set to see young children taught about “different types of relationships”, which could include homosexuality, transsexualism and same-sex marriage.

Under the plans, parents would not have the right to withdraw their children.

‘Fantastic’ job

Greening asked Home Secretary Amber Rudd, also Minister for Women and Equalities, to confirm the Government will “push ahead” with updating sex education guidance. Greening claimed the current guidance is now “out of date”.

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