Has the government gone mad? They intend to pass new guidance which includes the following,
• NO MORE education on sexual harassment to be taught before ages 11 (even though these children spend their life online)
• NO MORE discussion on sex before the age of 13 (even though some will have already done it and/or be watching hours of it on pornography sites)
So, we’re now leaving young people to navigate these situations on their own, instead of educating and empowering them to make informed and safe decisions?
What is this madness?!
Links mentioned in the podcast:
1. The Conversation Article written Dr.Sophie King-Hill on how damaging the new draft will be if made statutory: https://theconversation.com/proposed-sex-education-guidance-in-england-goes-against-evidence-and-may-well-lead-to-harm-207248?
2. National Organization fo the Treatment of Sexual Abuse (NOTA) article by Dr.Sophie King-Hill and Professor Kieran McCartan on the dangers of the new draft guidance: https://www.notaprevention.co.uk/2024/05/16/relationships-sex-and-health-education-policy-for-schools-will-inhibit-preventative-and-early-intervention-work-for-child-sexual-abuse-and-harmful-sexual-behaviour/
3. The new draft RSHE Guidance and consultation (where you can contribute evidence): Rhttps://consult.education.gov.uk/rshe-team/review-of-the-rshe-statutory-guidance/
4. Porn access in children and young people: Growing up with pornography: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/growing-up-with-pornography-advice-for-parents-and-schools/#:%7E:text=The%20CCo%20survey%20finds%3A,self%2Desteem%20as%20young%20adults.
5. Ofsted Report in sexual harassment in schools: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges
Dr. Sophie King-Hill bio and links
Sophie is an Associate Professor in the Health Services Management Centre at the University of Birmingham. She specialises in sexual behaviours and first point assessment in children and young people, sexual health, controversial issues and teenage parents. Sophie has an interest in policy implementation, transfer and success frameworks and evaluation strategies. Sophie leads a many projects that seek to understand what constitutes sexual behaviours – both online and offline – in young people.
Profile Link: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/staff/profile?ReferenceId=170453
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Instagram: @DrSophieKingHill
TikTok: @DrSophieKingHill
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sophie-king-hill-2659b651/
Professor Kieran McCartan bio and links
Bio: Professor Kieran McCartan is a professor of Criminology at the University of the West of England, Bristol. He specializes in the research and policy related to the prevention of sexual abuse and the treatment as well as risk management of people convicted of it. Professor McCartan is the deputy chair of NOTA, the chair of the board of trustees of Circles South West as well as a board member of the Risk Management Authority, Scotland. He advises the Council of Europe and the European Commission on policies and practices related to the prevention of child sexual abuse.
Profile Link: https://people.uwe.ac.uk/Person/KieranMccartan
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-mccartan-45b89813/
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