Sex Education (Required Content) Bill

A Bill to require schools to provide certain additional sex education to girls aged between 13 and 16; to provide that such education must include information and advice on the benefits of abstinence from sexual activity; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would require schools to provide extra sex education specifically to girls aged 13 to 16, and the added content must include information and advice on the benefits of abstaining from sexual activity. It sets out a gender- and age-targeted requirement for what schools teach in sex education.

Key Points

Applies to girls aged 13–16 and requires schools to deliver additional sex education.
Content must include information and advice on abstinence from sexual activity.
Focused on a specific age group and gender, potentially affecting curriculum planning.
May require changes to school timetables, teacher training, and resources.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and not yet law.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons, meaning it is in the early part of parliamentary consideration and has not progressed to committee or to becoming law.

Who is affected?

Girls aged 13–16 in schoolsSecondary schools and their teachers delivering sex educationParents/guardians of those girlsSchool governing bodies and local authorities involved in curriculum delivery

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Sex Education (Required Content)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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