NSPCC Cymru/Wales response to the passing of the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill

Good evening,

Members of the Senedd have this evening voted to pass the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill. The Bill includes mandatory relationships and sexuality education, which NSPCC Cymru/Wales has long been calling for alongside the Children’s Commissioner for Wales and other charities, including Brook, Stonewall Cymru, and Welsh Women’s Aid.

Senior Policy Researcher for NSPCC Cymru/Wales, Dr Sarah Witcombe-Hayes says: “The strength of support for mandatory relationships and sexuality education to be included in the new Curriculum for Wales by leading child protection experts and charities highlights what a game-changer this is.

“The changes are long overdue, but in passing this Bill Senedd members are helping to protect children and young people from abuse – making sure every child and young person in Wales can access high quality RSE that is relevant, sensitive and appropriate to their own capacities and needs.

“It will help all learners understand their rights to safe, healthy and fulfilling relationships throughout their lives, and schools must now be supported and fully resourced to deliver inclusive and high quality RSE from September 2022.”

Thanks,

Carrie Garrad
Senior Media Officer | Wales