--- title: Relationship and sex education date: 2020-01-16T09:30:00+00:00 author: Danny Webster canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/relationship-and-sex-education" section: Pages --- #### Across the nations of the UK, significant changes in how children from age three onwards are taught about issues of what family is, what a good relationships is, the purpose (or lack thereof) of sex and, indeed, what it means to be human are increasingly being taught in schools. #### To help Christian parents, the Evangelical Alliance has put together content and resources (with more on the way) to help equip and encourage you. Who we are is intrinsically linked to how we relate to others. Fundamental to Christians is the belief that all people are created male and female in the image of God, which bestows an inalienable dignity and respect on all people. For Christians who worship the Triune God who is love, and are created in His image, loving relationships are core to what it means to be human. Parents and carers have a crucial role to play in working with their local school. Whatever type of school your child attends, you should still have the opportunity to engage with the school on these issues. These new subjects present Christian parents and carers with challenges but also opportunities. This is a moment to share how we understand the love of God shapes who we are and the impact that has on how we relate to others. ### Resources for England [ Primary schools – Guide and Checklists for Parents and Schools ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/public-policy/relationship-and-sex-education/relationships-education-guidance-summary) [ Secondary schools – Guide and Checklists for Parents and Schools ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/public-policy/relationship-and-sex-education/relationships-and-sex-education-guidance-summary) ## Resources for Scotland Resources for parents and schools on the new Scottish Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenting (RSHP) hub are coming soon. Sign up for the Evangelical Alliance’s [Everything Advocacy ](https://www.eauk.org/stay-in-the-loop)email to be notified when they are available. ## Resources for Wales The Evangelical Alliance continues to monitor and engage with the Welsh Government’s activity around the new compulsory Relationships and Sexuality Education for all children that has been proposed resources as needed for this. Sign up for the Evangelical Alliance’s [Everything Advocacy](https://www.eauk.org/stay-in-the-loop) email to be notified when they are available. ## Resources for Northern Ireland As the Education Authority Northern Ireland, the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessments and others issue guidance or content, the Evangelical Alliance will update this section. Sign up for the Evangelical Alliance’s [Everything Advocacy](https://www.eauk.org/stay-in-the-loop) email to be notified when this happens. ### Here's how the advocacy team have engaged recently ##### Consultations guidance, articles and webinars [ ![Evangelical parents are dissatisfied with relationship and sex education in English schools](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/taylor-flowe-4nKOEAQaTgA-unsplash_2023-11-07-115035_itus.jpg) ![Taylor Flowe - unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/taylor-flowe-4nKOEAQaTgA-unsplash_2023-11-07-115035_itus.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/evangelical-parents-are-dissatisfied-with-relationship-and-sex-education-in-english-schools) [#### Evangelical parents are dissatisfied with relationship and sex education in English schools ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/evangelical-parents-are-dissatisfied-with-relationship-and-sex-education-in-english-schools) Results of our recent survey highlight the need for significant strengthening of government guidance around RSHE [ ![Nicola Martin](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/nicola-martin) [ Nicola Martin ](/author/nicola-martin) 07 November 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/evangelical-parents-are-dissatisfied-with-relationship-and-sex-education-in-english-schools) [ ![*NOW CLOSED* Northern Ireland's Relationships and Sexuality Education is changing](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Unseen studio s9 CC2 S Ky SJM unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/unseen-studio-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/whats-happening-with-rse-ni/briefing-changes-to-rse-in-northern-ireland) [#### \*NOW CLOSED\* Northern Ireland's Relationships and Sexuality Education is changing ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/whats-happening-with-rse-ni/briefing-changes-to-rse-in-northern-ireland) Head of Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland, David Smyth, provides an overview of changes to RSE in Northern Ireland and how you can respond to the consultation [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/whats-happening-with-rse-ni/briefing-changes-to-rse-in-northern-ireland) [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/whats-happening-with-rse-ni/briefing-changes-to-rse-in-northern-ireland) [ ![Have your say on the government’s new ‘gender-questioning’ guidance for children and young people in education](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Classroom](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Classroom.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/could-you-respond-to-government-consultations/have-your-say-on-the-governments-new-gender-questioning-guidance-for-children-and-young-people-in-education) [#### Have your say on the government’s new ‘gender-questioning’ guidance for children and young people in education ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/could-you-respond-to-government-consultations/have-your-say-on-the-governments-new-gender-questioning-guidance-for-children-and-young-people-in-education) The UK government are seeking input on their new guidance for schools and colleges in England [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/could-you-respond-to-government-consultations/have-your-say-on-the-governments-new-gender-questioning-guidance-for-children-and-young-people-in-education) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/could-you-respond-to-government-consultations/have-your-say-on-the-governments-new-gender-questioning-guidance-for-children-and-young-people-in-education) [ ![The government are reviewing relationship and sex education in England: here’s what you should know](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1007227306](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1007227306.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-government-are-reviewing-relationship-and-sex-education-in-england-heres-what-you-should-know) [#### The government are reviewing relationship and sex education in England: here’s what you should know ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-government-are-reviewing-relationship-and-sex-education-in-england-heres-what-you-should-know) Following claims that current relationship and sex education in England is “age-inappropriate” and “sexualising” the government are reviewing their guidance on the subject [ ![Nicola Martin](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/nicola-martin) [ Nicola Martin ](/author/nicola-martin) 13 July 2023 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-government-are-reviewing-relationship-and-sex-education-in-england-heres-what-you-should-know) [ ![Proposed changes to relationship and sex education in Wales](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Clean Shot 2021 06 23 at 15 42 22](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/CleanShot-2021-06-23-at-15.42.22.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/changes-to-relationship-and-sex-education-in-wales) [#### Proposed changes to relationship and sex education in Wales ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/changes-to-relationship-and-sex-education-in-wales) Watch Danny Webster and Sian Rees discuss the proposed RSE changes in Wales [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/changes-to-relationship-and-sex-education-in-wales) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/changes-to-relationship-and-sex-education-in-wales) [ ![Time to Talk: Talking about our bodies webinar series](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Time to talk Website card 792x580](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Website-card-792x580.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/time-to-talk/time-to-talk-webinar-series) [#### Time to Talk: Talking about our bodies webinar series ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/time-to-talk/time-to-talk-webinar-series) Equipping parents, carers and church leaders to have biblical and better conversations about relationships and sex education [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/time-to-talk/time-to-talk-webinar-series) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/time-to-talk/time-to-talk-webinar-series)