Age Ratings Considered for Sex Education in Schools as Part of Urgent Review

Age Ratings Considered for Sex Education in Schools as Part of Urgent Review
Ahead of the first Cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan arrives in Downing Street, London, on Oct. 26, 2022. PA Media
Owen Evans
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New guidance for schools on relationships and sex education could include age ratings to prevent children from “being taught contested and potentially damaging concepts,” according to the Department of Education (DfE).

On Friday, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said the review will “restore parents’ confidence, and make sure children are even better protected.”

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