Family Education Trust welcomes today’s UK Supreme Court ruling that the named person scheme is ‘defective’ and ‘cannot be brought into force’ in its present form. The plan that every child and young person in Scotland should have a state-appointed professional to ‘safeguard and support their wellbeing’ from birth until at least the age of …
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So-called ‘safeguarding tool’ gives green light to unlawful sex and exposes young people to increased risk of abuse and exploitation, says national family charity
Media release: 5 November 2014 For immediate release It is astounding and deeply disturbing that a government-funded sexual health charity such as Brook is defending a safeguarding tool that considers unlawful sex between young teenagers worthy of positive reinforcement, says Family Education Trust. According to Brook, its traffic light tool is intended to show professionals …
New sex education advice not fit for purpose, says national family charity
Media information: 28 February 2014 For immediate release The supplementary advice on sex and relationships education (SRE) does not provide a safe and reliable guide for schools to follow, according to the Family Education Trust. The guidance, published today by Brook, in association with the Sex Education Forum and the PSHE Association represents the …
Local authority survey reveals unhealthy confusion over sexual health messages
The Healthy Schools Programme is being used as a vehicle to impose a liberal and permissive type of sex education on pupils in many parts of the country, according to a report published today by national charity, Family Education Trust. Responses to the Trust’s survey of all 152 local authorities in England reveal considerable levels …
Young people need to learn the difference between true love and its counterfeits
New leaflet being sent to all UK secondary schools points to a better way If we are serious about preparing young people for a stable and lasting marriage in later years, we need to make sure they understand what true love involves, according to national charity Family Education Trust. The Trust is currently mailing a …