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New school subject for secondary school students

(10 Posts)
BrandyGran Tue 27-Oct-26 11:32:12

I think a new subject should be taught in secondary

BrandyGran Tue 27-Oct-26 11:33:38

New subject for all secondary school pupils- How to be a loving husband or wife. Lots of discussion!

JenniRen Tue 27-Oct-26 11:34:20

There are lots of new subjects being taught now.

What did you have in mind?

fairfraise Tue 27-Oct-26 11:35:45

Give all pupils a thorough knowledge of history.

JenniRen Tue 27-Oct-26 11:36:36

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Relationships and sex education, RSE, is taught in schools.
Not everyone wants to become a husband or wife.

Shelflife Tue 27-Oct-26 11:46:24

Well said JenniRen !

Pippa000 Tue 27-Oct-26 11:55:07

Financial management, would be useful I think

Cossy Tue 27-Oct-26 12:03:47

How to critically think, research and debate! But I’m pretty sure this incorporated in most schools, into other classes.

Btw my idea of a loving husband or wife might be entirely different to others??

butterandjam Tue 27-Oct-26 12:13:16

BrandyGran

New subject for all secondary school pupils- How to be a loving husband or wife. Lots of discussion!

not new.

My teen grandchildren in secondary school, already have lessons on relationships. Its a compulsory part of the curriculum called "Personal and Social Education".

Each pupil also has a Guidance teacher (same person throughout their time in school) who builds a relationship to support them individually. I've been hugely impressed by the individual work of Guidance teachers.

In addition, " Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies"
aims to "develop respect for others and an understanding of beliefs and practices which are different from their own;develop their beliefs, attitudes, values and practices through reflection, discovery and critical evaluation
make a positive difference to the world ."

They really enjoy these parts of the curriculum. We can see the benefit it has on GC and their friends' social interaction ; and how open they are with us, to discussing it.

Hats off to their school.

Sago Tue 27-Oct-26 12:19:35

Financial management,

Consent

Better sex education.