Face up to the facts of life – and how to explain them - Carlisle News & Star 22nd April 2008

It is an age old question: how and when do you teach your child about the birds and the bees? Some parents worry about their children learning too much too young, but leaving discussions about sex too late can result in serious consequences.To achieve Healthy School status, co-ordinators like Jan work with both teachers and parents. “Schools have to take responsibility for what is being taught, and the more teachers as a group can get a handle on what is happening in their school, the better,” Jan said. Another recent development in Cumbria is a teenage pregnancy strategy, which involves a pregnancy prevention programme, free condom distribution, and improved SRE in schools.

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