Students have their say on overhaul of sex education

Major review on sex and relationships education that heard many different views on how young people should be educated about things like consent, contraception and porn

How students learn about sex and relationships is currently being overhauled, following a major review that heard many different views on how young people should be educated about things like consent, contraception and porn. File picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

How students learn about sex and relationships is currently being overhauled, following a major review that heard many different views on how young people should be educated about things like consent, contraception and porn.

The review, carried out by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) heard from students, parents, teachers and principals, as well as a variety of other interested parties.