Date
29 October 2025

Plan sexuality and gender education years 9-13

Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Developing an inclusive classroom and curriculum’

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Sexuality education is based on the concept of hauora. This approach recognises that sexuality has social, physical mental and emotional, and spiritual dimensions.

These aspects are interrelated.

Prioritise access for students in years 11-13

Prioritise access for students in years 11-13

Support equitable access to knowledge.

It is recommended that all students engage in sexuality education in years 11-13.

This should not be limited to students completing NCEA courses and standards in health education.

Ministry of Education

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