Barely two weeks into the new year and yet more evidence has emerged showing the overwhelming need for statutory PSHE – just how much longer can the government continue to ignore its clear responsibility to act?
A clear body of evidence has been building for some time, with a range of respected organisations and expert bodies calling for both PSHE and sex and relationships education (SRE) to be made statutory. This time it’s the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, who – not for the first time – has contributed to the debate.
As we report on our news pages, Ms Longfield’s new Growing Up Digital report has found that children and young people are being left to learn about and navigate the internet alone and are often giving away their digital rights without even realising it. This is despite the fact that 12 to 15-year-olds are now spending more than 20 hours a week online. Many parents, Ms Longfield warns, have been reduced to simply hoping that their children will be safe online.
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