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Current legislation on sex education is confusing and allows some schools to avoid teaching the subject beyond the basics, say campaigners.
The Sex Education Forum wants all state primary and secondary schools to teach about consent and relationships.
It argues that all young people should be given the confidence to say "No" and need better knowledge of their bodies in order to stay safe and healthy.
The government says the teaching of sex education must be "age-appropriate".
The Forum says the rules allow too many schools to opt out of teaching the subject apart from "a handful of science topics".
In particular, primary schools "have no obligation to teach vital information help safeguard children from abuse", it argues.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-27733256
The Sex Education Forum wants all state primary and secondary schools to teach about consent and relationships.
It argues that all young people should be given the confidence to say "No" and need better knowledge of their bodies in order to stay safe and healthy.
The government says the teaching of sex education must be "age-appropriate".
The Forum says the rules allow too many schools to opt out of teaching the subject apart from "a handful of science topics".
In particular, primary schools "have no obligation to teach vital information help safeguard children from abuse", it argues.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-27733256