Sex education 'must be taught in senior cycle' [Independent.ie]
- Published: 15 May 2010
THE Department of Education will write to every secondary school in the country to insist sex education be taught to Leaving Certificate students.
This follows a study which shows that three-quarters of students indicated they had no relationships and sexuality Education (RSE) classes in senior cycle in the past year.
The Department of Education and Skills said the survey revealed "disturbingly low levels" of the classes being taught.
A department spokeswoman said that all schools were required to implement an RSE programme in senior cycle. Schools and boards of management would be contacted by letter and reminded of their obligation, she added.
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