Impact assessment

Implementation of revised RSHE guidance

Analysis of the effect of revised guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education and health education on specific protected groups.

From:
Department for Education
Published
3 September 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Relationships education, relationships and sex education and health education: equality impact assessment

PDF, 550 KB, 22 pages

Details

An assessment of the effect that the revised guidance on ‘Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education (for introduction 1 September 2026)’ will have on groups with relevant protected characteristics.

The relevant protected characteristics, identified in the Equality Act 2010, include:

  • disability
  • gender reassignment
  • pregnancy and maternity
  • race
  • religion or belief
  • sex and sexual orientation

The Department for Education has responded to a consultation on a review of statutory guidance on RSHE.

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Published 3 September 2025

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