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MNHQ here: contribute to a debate on SRE

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BojanaMumsnet · 27/10/2016 09:51

Hello all

We’ve been contacted by Brook, whose volunteers are leading a debate to discuss whether sex and relationships education should have statutory status.

This debate is supported by ‘DO…’ (a project funded by Durex) and the volunteers have gathered extensive evidence and used their own experiences to make their case.

The debate will take place on Thursday 10th November 2016 from 5-7pm at Google's Headquarters in Central London.The event will be co-hosted by Brook and the FPA. They currently have around 10 people confirmed, including a representative from the National Union of Teachers, a journalist, a professor of reproductive medicine, and hopefully an MP.

They would also like to invite a parent to join the discussion who is perhaps against mandatory SRE, or against SRE from a young age.

The format would be that each participant would speak for a couple of minutes just to introduce themselves and give an overview of their opinions, and then the chair and co-chair will moderate the debate itself.

They would happily cover train expenses within Greater London. If you’d be interested in the discussion, please add your name to this thread.

If you have any questions, do let us know and we’ll do our best to get answers for you.

Thanks
MNHQ

BojanaMumsnet · 02/11/2016 11:49

@NickMyLipple

Hi MNHQ

I would love to attend this debate - I am a school nurse student and the topic is very poignant.

I believe that using the word 'sex' is misleading when it comes to SRE and we should be teaching about safe relationships - consent, respect, love... these are so important and in my opinion, we do not focus enough on these values.

I appreciate I may not be the 'right' candidate to be sent on behalf on Mumsnet but please please please can you ask on my behalf if I can attend?!

Thanks :)

Hi,

Thanks very much for your message - glad you're interested! I've asked Brook and they are looking into this. If they have space left, they would love to invite you. I will hopefully be able to update you on this by the end of the day.

BojanaMumsnet · 02/11/2016 11:52

@ShoeEatingMonster

who is perhaps against mandatory SRE, or against SRE from a young age

So they're looking for someone who's views fit their agenda? Very disappointing.

As a teacher and PSHE lead I am very proud SRE although agree with pp about use of the word sex. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that it isn't statutory and that some schools do a one off lesson about puberty just before the end of Y6. Our school teaches SRE from Y2 upwards in an age appropriate way. This should be statutory in all schools.

Hi,

Thanks too for your reply - here's what Brook say:

'Thank you for your reply. Brook fully agrees that SRE should be compulsory in all schools and in order to make progress with its campaigning work Brook is very keen to hear the views of those who have concerns about their children receiving it.'

Hope this clears things up!

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