Relationships and Sex Education: Further Education
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Government's document entitled Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy, published on 18 December 2025, if she will set out a timeline for introducing mandatory relationships and sex education for 16-18 year olds.
Answered by Georgia Gould
The department is exploring the most viable and effective route to deliver this policy, working with the sector to ensure any approach is practical, deliverable and fit for purpose. This work is ongoing and we are not yet able to provide a timeframe for introducing mandatory relationships and sex education for 16 to 18‑year‑olds. However, we remain committed to taking this forward carefully and responsibly.
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