Here are the most relevant pieces of legislation and guidance, published by the Government that relate to the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum, the safeguarding of children and the SEND Code of Practice for those vulnerable children with additional special needs:
Working together to safeguard children
Keeping children safe in education – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Education Act 2011 (legislation.gov.uk)
Plan your relationships, sex and health curriculum – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Teaching about relationships, sex and health – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Here are some links to resources locally in Brighton and Hove and nationally that support parents and carers to understand and ensure a broad and balanced curriculum for their child, safeguarding for their child at school and support for parents of vulnerable children, those with additional special needs and those questioning their gender:
For families with disabled children and young people in Sussex – Amaze (amazesussex.org.uk)
Children and RSHE | Children’s Commissioner for England (childrenscommissioner.gov.uk)
National Governors Association joint guidance produce in partnership with Association of School and College Leaders and the National Association of Headteachers and others: transgender-guidance-20221102.pdf (nga.org.uk)
The Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People (The Cass Review) was commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement in Autumn 2020 to make recommendations about the services provided by the NHS to children and young people who are questioning their gender identity or experiencing gender incongruence. Interim report – Cass Review
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Support for families affected by PSHE/RSE delivery in schools and associated issues in Brighton & Hove. PSHEbrighton is currently listening to affected families, if you have issues or concerns about the delivery of PSHE/RSE in Brighton schools, please be in touch!