Speaking ahead of the 30th anniversary of Section 28 which
prevented schools from promoting homosexuality, Liberal Democrat
Education spokesperson called on the Government to make
Sex and Relationships Education fully LGBT+ inclusive.
Earlier this week Welsh Liberal Democrat Education Secretary
announced that all schools
in Wales will teach a new sex and relationships curriculum which
will include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and
intersex topics, as well as issues of sexual consent and
prevention of violence against women.
said:
"In coalition Government in Wales, Liberal Democrats have made
sure that sex education is fit for purpose in the modern age.
Teachers will be given the proper training to provide high
quality education about healthy relationships, sexuality, gender,
consent and abuse which covers all gender identities and sexual
orientations.
“The Government in Westminster must now follow suit and make sure
that our children get age-appropriate education on sex and
relationships too. Crucially this must include teaching around
LGBT+ sex and relationships.
“Education ministers have consulted about what should be in a new
English sex and relationships education curriculum – they must
now get on with it and make sure that all pupils in every school
get appropriate and comprehensive sex and relationships education
fit for the 21st century.”
