§ Gillian MerronTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what requirements there are for HIV prevention work to take place in(a) schools, (b) colleges and (c) universities. [28931]
§ Mr. TimmsSex education, which must include teaching about HIV, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, is compulsory in all maintained secondary schools. It is discretionary in primary schools. There are no requirements for HIV prevention work to take place in further or higher educational establishments.
§ Gillian MerronTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills who is responsible for funding HIV prevention work in(a) schools, (b) colleges and (c) universities. [28932]
§ Mr. TimmsThe Government distribute funding to local authorities through formula assessed Standard Spending Assessments (SSAs). Local education authorities then distribute funding to the schools they maintain, enabling 823W them to fulfil their statutory obligations. Local NHS funding could be used to fund or contribute to HIV prevention within schools, colleges and universities, for example in the production of information resources. Alternatively, schools, colleges and universities may choose to buy in or work with non-statutory local organisations.