Get the latest news from Manx.News

Pause of RSE curriculum questioned in House of Keys

Tue, 28 Feb 2023

The Education Minister says a review into RSE curriculum on the Isle of Man will be published 'as quickly as possible'.

Julie Edge was questioned in the House of Keys earlier.

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse asked how long the delivery of relationships and sex education in her Department’s schools will be paused and who has been tasked with establishing facts about recent concerns.

Teaching of the curriculim was introduced last September but was paused earlier this month following concerns from parents and teachers about certain material and themes being taught.

Ms Edge said DESC are in the process of appointing an external investigator:

---

Media

• HOK Sitting 280223 Edge