Since September 2020, all primary schools have been required to teach Relationships Education. They are also required to teach Health Education. Secondary schools are required to teach Relationships Education and Sex Education.

Guidance from the Church of England Education Office

The legislation makes it clear that all schools should approach RSHE in a faith sensitive and inclusive way, seeking to explain fairly the tenets and varying interpretations of religious communities on matters of sex and relationships and teach these viewpoints with respect. The Church of England Education Office supports the approach taken by the government, including recommending an age-appropriate provision of sex education at primary level, and is issuing a Charter which we hope schools of all foundations, faiths or otherwise will sign up to as they affirm the broad principles about how RSHE is taught.

Manchester Diocesan Guidance can be accessed via this link.