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Relationships and Sex Education (Transparency) Bill

A Bill to make provision to require the sharing with parents and guardians of copies of materials used in relationships and sex education lessons in schools in England; to prohibit schools in England from using externally produced teaching resources for relationships and sex education that have not been published; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

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The bill would require schools in England to share copies of relationships and sex education (RSE) teaching materials with parents or guardians. It would also ban schools from using externally produced RSE resources that have not been published, aiming to increase transparency around what is taught.

Key Points

  • Requires English schools to share copies of RSE lesson materials with parents or guardians.
  • Prohibits using externally produced RSE resources that have not been published.
  • Focuses on transparency and parental involvement in relationships and sex education.
  • Applies to schools in England (including academies and maintained schools).

Progress

The bill is at the first reading stage in the House of Commons, having been introduced on 26 June 2023; it has not yet progressed to committee or subsequent readings.

Who is affected?

Parents and guardians of pupils in EnglandPupils/students in EnglandSchools in England (including academies and maintained schools)Teachers and school staff delivering RSEExternal providers/publishers of RSE teaching resources

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

26 Jun 2023

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Relationships and Sex Education (Transparency) Bill

27 Jun 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 334 2022-23 (as introduced)
BillCommons
13 Oct 2023

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.