§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what discussions his Department has had with(a) the leader of Kent County Council and (b) officials at Kent County Council regarding section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988; and if he will make a statement. [128773]
§ Mr. MilibandThe Department has had no discussions with the leader of Kent County Council, or with officials, regarding Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988. Local Authorities do not determine sex education in schools and repeal of Section 453W 28 will have no effect on what is taught. The Education Act 1996, as amended by the Learning and Skills Act 2000, places responsibility for sex and relationship education firmly on teachers and governors. Guidance sent to all schools in July 2000 makes this position clear.