Catholics 'disappointed' with sex education plans

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The Catholic Education Service for England and Wales says it is “disappointed” with the announcement from Schools Secretary Ed Balls that sex education is to be made compulsory for all pupils.

Mr Balls announced on Thursday that it is now compulsory for all 15-year-olds to take part in at least one year of sex and relationships lessons.

Until now, parents had the right to withdraw their children from lessons about same-sex relationships, sexually transmitted diseases, abortion and contraception up to the age of 19.

Now children opting out of sex education classes will be regarded as truants and their parents could face a fine or prosecution.

The Catholic Education Service in England and Wales said it was “disappointed” that a “blanket withdrawal” could no longer apply but added that it was pleased that the right of withdrawal from sex education lessons would remain up to the age of 15.

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