Sex and Relationships education

Zoe Gannon and Ben Fullbrook take a look with Tom at the law on the still new school subject in England of “Relationships and Sex Education”, which some parents regard as controversial.

They’ll look at what has, and has not, legally changed, and consider what may be coming next for teachers and students – and the lawyers who advise them.

Tom also speaks to Miriam Cates MP who successfully requested a Government review into what was being taught in schools.

Zoe Gannon is a barrister at 11KBW who specialises in public, education, and data protection law. She acts for Clare Page, the parent who has challenged a decision of the Information Commissioner concerning parental rights to information about materials used in the teaching of sex education in schools.

Ben Fullbrook is a barrister at Landmark Chambers, specialising in public, education, and human rights law. He’s represented individuals in several cases relating to RSE and the content of the curriculum. Ben is also a school governor.

Miriam Cates has been the Conservative MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge since 2019. Formerly a biology teacher, she campaigns for change on the teaching of RSE. In March 2023 the Prime Minister agreed to her request for a review into the teaching of the subject in schools.

Coming 20 November 2023