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Monday 13th February 2012

Brook believes that every young person in Britain deserves sex and relationships education (SRE) that is relevant to them, focuses on relationships as well as sex, honest about human sexuality and taught by professionals who are well prepared and confident.

But sadly, that's just not the reality in the UK today. SRE teaching varies widely, with no consistent standards. Teachers are often not given any special training or preparation in the subject. Young people say they don't learn enough about emotions and relationships. And the classes can be infrequent or even – in many cases – nonexistent.

Sadly, 80% of young people say they have no voice in what they learn about sex and relationships.

It's not good enough. Sex and relationships are a life skill, as important to our future health and happiness as any other subject, and young people deserve to be heard.

We have a chance to make sure our voices do get heard. Right now, the government is running a review of its PSHE Education, so there's a real opportunity to make sure the views of young people are heard loud and clear.

Don't let Westminster make decisions about the future of SRE without speaking up!

Sign the petition today, to demand 21st Century Sex and Relationships Education (click here)