To ask the Minister of Education (i) for an update on the implementation of new relationships and sexuality education laws in Northern Ireland’s schools; and (ii) to detail the list of stakeholders his Department will engage with in relation to this.

The Relationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, introduced by the Secretary of State were effective from 1 July 2023. Guidance to support the changes made to the curriculum was issued to all post-primary schools on 1 January 2024.

The Secretary of State’s regulations also placed a duty on my Department to publish a report by 1 September 2026 on the implementation of the changes. Officials will take this forward in due course and this will include engagement with stakeholders.