National guidance
Sex Education in Scottish Schools: Summary of National Advice
A summary document that provides schools with guidance on what should be included in sex and relationship education programmes, how they should be constructed and who should be involved.
Effective Consultation with Parents and Carers: Sex Education in Scottish Schools
Guidance on how local authorities and schools should consult with parents on sex education in Scottish schools. It outlines the legal framework and the role of local authorities and schools in relation to consultation with parents.
Sex Education in Scottish Schools: A Guide for Parents
A booklet for use by schools to distribute to parents. Gives information on what schools are expected to do, what sex education is, what pupils will be taught, how parents will be consulted and what parents should do if they have any concerns.
Respect and Responsibility: Strategy and Action Plan for Improving Sexual Health
Launched in January 2005, this strategy sets out a framework for improving sexual health in Scotland. The action plan seeks to improve access to information and services whilst enabling flexibility for local services to respond to local needs. Schools and local authorities can see what is expected of them as part of the strategy.
Respect and Responsibility: Sexual Health Strategy Annual Report
Published in November 2006, this report outlines the progress on Respect and Responsibility. There are case studies detailed within the report that might be useful for local authorities and schools on how to take forward specific actions.
Standards in Scotland's Schools etc Act 2000 - Conduct of Sex Education in Scottish Schools
This circular published in 2001 contains guidance to directors of education on the conduct of sex education in Scottish schools .
Report of the Working Group on Sex Education in Scottish Schools
This document outlines in detail the expectations of schools and local authorities from the working group chaired in 2000 by Mike McCabe.