Question NW1043 to the Minister of Basic Education

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08 June 2020 - NW1043

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Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, given the disruption to the academic calendars for the years 2020 and 2021, herĀ departmentĀ has made any changes to the planned implementation of Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) in schools; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the further relevant details and (b) is the next phase and/or plan for the schools that were piloted for CSE?

Reply:

Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is implemented through the Life Skills and Life Orientation subjects. In light of the disruptions of the school calendar due to COVID-19, CSE implementation in the pilot schools will be revised according to the amended Annual Teaching Plan (ATP) after re-opening. .

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