Part VE+W The Curriculum

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. V (ss. 350-410) modified (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2262, reg. 57

Chapter IVE+W Miscellaneous and supplementary provisions

Sex educationE+W

403 Sex education: manner of provision.E+W

(1)The local education authority, governing body and head teacher shall take such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that where sex education is given to any registered pupils at a maintained school, it is given in such a manner as to encourage those pupils to have due regard to moral considerations and the value of family life.

(2)In subsection (1) “maintained school” includes a maintained special school established in a hospital.