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Source Record

Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education

Why this source is used

Statutory RSE guidance underpinning mandatory LGBTQ+-inclusive relationships education from 2020.

Start with the answer

Read the topic guide Section 28 2.0: The New School Guidance Section 28 2.0 is shorthand for the 2023 DfE draft guidance on gender-questioning children — the first state direction to schools on acknowledging LGBTQ+ identity since Section 28 (1988–2003). Where Section 28 forbade 'promoting homosexuality', the 2023 draft required parental involvement and specialist input before socially transitioning a pupil.

Source Status

Publisher
Department for Education / GOV.UK
Type
government
Reliability
high
Cited by
2 pages

Source Links

Open original source https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education Accessed 31 July 2026

Used by Topics

Section 28 2.0: The New School Guidance

Used by Timeline Events

2020 CulturalLegalUKEducation

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Education in England

From September 2020, all secondary schools in England were required to teach LGBTQ+-inclusive relationships and sex education as part of the national curriculum. This landmark policy change ensured that young people received comprehensive, affirming education about LGBTQ+ identities and relationships.