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Relationships and Sex Education

Commons · Question 106230 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 23 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve education on (a) sexual consent and (b) relationships.

Answer

Answered by Georgia Gould, 23 Jan 2026

The department published updated relationships, sex and health education statutory guidance in July 2025. It focuses on building healthy relationships skills from the start of primary school. It sets out that secondary schools should cover how to recognis...