Sex education could become compulsory as minister confirms policy change being considered

Sep 15, 2016 by

by Ben Riley-Smith, Telegraph:

Sex education looks set to become compulsory in every secondary school in England after Justine Greening, the new Education Secretary, revealed she is considering the move.

Ms Greening indicated the issue was near the top of her “in-tray” since taking the role and said the government had a “real opportunity” to improve teaching about sex education.

The comments mark yet another policy change from Mr Cameron’s administration, given Nicky Morgan, the previous education secretary, ruled out making it compulsory earlier this year.

Ms Greening also overturned proposals floated by Mrs Morgan to scrap automatic parental governors on school boards during an appearance in Parliament.

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