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RSE (Relationships and sex education)

Statutory teaching about relationships (primary) and relationships and sex education (secondary) in England; Wales has a mandatory RSE code for ages 3 to 16.

Stands for
Relationships and sex education
Used in
England, Wales
Topic
Curriculum

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PSHE (Personal, social, health and economic education) England
A school subject in England covering health, relationships, personal safety and economic wellbeing, parts of which (RSE and health education) are statutory.
Health education England
The statutory part of PSHE in state schools in England covering physical health and mental wellbeing.

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