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Hampshire County Council Executive Member for Education 13 July 2005 Sex and Relationships education Policy Report of the County Education Officer |
Item 9 (i) |
Contact: Malcolm Rittman, County Youth Officer 01962 846370
1 Summary
1.1 That the following decision is sought:
.1 That the Sex and Relationships policy of the Youth Service be approved.
2 Reason
2.1 The decision supports: aim 1 of the Corporate Strategy - Maximising Life Opportunities, by ensuring the services referred to are of high quality, accessible and caring; aim 2 - Building Stronger and Safer Communities, by promoting health and well being of young people; aim 5 - Improving Services, by ensuring the service meets changing needs; and aim 6 - Developing Staff and Councillors, by ensuring staff are equipped with appropriate skills and knowledge to respond effectively to the changing needs of young people.
2.2 The draft policy was discussed by members at the youth panel on 16 June 05. Members expressed concern about the provision of condoms to young people under the age of 16, but were assured by officers and young people that this will be within the context of an ongoing youth work relationship. Section 4.4 sets out the guidance and the legal framework, including the Fraser Guidelines for youth workers engaging in sexual relationship education with young people including the provision of condoms.
3 Other options considered and rejected - not applicable.
4 Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted - none.
5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - not applicable.
6 Reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent - not applicable.
Approved by Date of decision
Councillor D A Kirk
Executive Member for Education