UK has new guidelines for sex, health education

The British government's new guidelines for sex and health education across the United Kingdom come amid a backlash from parent groups who do not want it to be a mandatory part of the curriculum.

Relationships, online safety and mental health are all set to be included as part of the new syllabus in schools across the nation.

Parliament was set to debate a petition which demands parents retain the right to withdraw their child from the classes.