Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance
Wandsworth schools are implementing new Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance from September 2026.
Wandsworth schools are implementing new statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance from September 2026, updated by the Department for Education (DfE). The DfE's rationale is to update topics to reflect the current world, particularly dangers from electronic technologies and the internet, which were not prevalent when the guidance was last significantly updated in 2019.
This new guidance, developed collaboratively by Wandsworth, Richmond, and Kingston Local Authorities, places greater emphasis on pupil engagement, transparency with parents, and a positive approach to RSHE. No further discussions or decisions on this topic are currently scheduled at council meetings.
Key facts
- Wandsworth schools are set to adopt new RSHE guidance from September 2026. Source
- The Department for Education updated the guidance to reflect current electronic technologies and internet dangers. Source
- The guidance was developed collaboratively by Wandsworth, Richmond, and Kingston Local Authorities. Source
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