RSE Briefing Paper – October 2024

NICCY has consistently highlighted the need for provision of comprehensive, factual, age-appropriate and scientifically accurate Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in schools. In June 2023, we welcomed the Relationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) 2023, which introduced a mandatory requirement for the inclusion of age-appropriate, comprehensive and scientifically accurate education on sexual and reproductive health and rights, covering prevention of early pregnancy and access to abortion, for adolescents in the Northern Ireland (NI) curriculum.