NAT welcomes Statutory Sex and Relationships Education, but says it must not leave LGBT young people behind

Publication date

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

The Secretary of State for Education, Justine Greening MP, has announced the Government’s intention to make Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) statutory in all schools in England.

Deborah Gold, Chief Executive at NAT (National AIDS Trust) said:

Striving for political consensus on inclusive SRE

Sex Education

In September 2014 we joined forces with QX magazine on an open letter to political leaders in the calling for: ‘All political parties to commit to age-appropriate SRE which includes content on same-sex relationships.’

NAT Welcomes Review of PSHE but Questions Commitment to Young Gay Men

Publication date

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Young gay men need same level of sex and relationships education as their heterosexual peers.

In response to Sir Alasdair Macdonald’s Independent Review of the proposal to make PSHE statutory Deborah Jack, Chief Executive of NAT, comments:

“I am pleased the Government is continuing with its plan to make PSHE compulsory in schools. It is right that every child is equipped with the information they need to make responsible decisions about their relationships.