Moved by
Lord Northbourne
53ZAA: After Clause 73, insert the following new Clause—
“School policies to prepare children and young people for the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities of adult life
After section 78 of the Education Act 2002 insert—
“78A Duty of schools to promote the personal and social development of pupils, and to prepare them for the responsibilities of adult life and parenthood
(1) All schools shall make explicit to parents, school governors and pupils how they deliver—
(a) guidance to young people as they explore the opportunities and challenges of the adult life which lies ahead of them;
(b) help for children and young people who are pupils at the school to develop the personal, social and communication skills that they are likely to need in their adult life;
(c) help for children and young people who are pupils at the school to discuss and understand the responsibilities, duties and challenges of parenthood;
(d) provision of activities and other opportunities for pupils at the school to develop interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills as a preparation for their adult life.
(2) The above shall be delivered as appropriate to the age, readiness and needs of pupils in the school.””