The Government have agreed to make personal, social and health education,  including sex and relationships education, a compulsory part of the curriculum in England.

Nick Partridge, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust welcomed the news

“Terrence Higgins Trust and others have campaigned long and hard for these changes.  Providing quality sex and relationships education is essential if we are to reduce rising rates of sexually transmitted infections. Young people need accurate information on relationships and sex to balance what they learn in the playground and from the internet. This change is about putting the health of young people first and THT is looking forward to being involved in turning these recommendations into reality.”