School staff have called for “urgent support” in teaching new relationships and sex education, after promised training grants did not materialise before the new guidance was enforced. Schools have had to teach the new curriculum from last month. The guidance “strongly encourages” primary schools to teach about same-sex parents, and says secondaries should make sure there is an “equal opportunity” to discuss healthy same-sex and heterosexual relationships. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in Share Copy link No Comments Share your thoughts Cancel replyWe welcome thoughtful discussion. Comments are moderated for quality and relevance.Comment *Name * Email *Your email will not be published Your website (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Post comment Δ More from this topic Academies get their moment in the spotlight, but debates rage on Union disputes research findings that show pupil performance improves after schools join trusts 1h | Academies Supply costs treble at trust lauded by the DfE Case study for cost-saving supply framework blames pay increases and organisational growth for higher spend 1h | Academies