Welsh children not prepared to live in 'diverse society', says watchdog report

Schools in Wales should do more to teach children about personal relationships.

That's according to education watchdog Estyn, who have published a new report.

It found schools are not allocating enough time or importance to teaching and support for pupils to develop "safe, respectful personal relationships."

The report also suggests schools in Wales do not prepare youngsters well enough to live in a diverse society, for example teaching them about forms of violence against women such as female genital mutilation (FGM), and honour-based violence.

Estyn is now recommending all schools follow a good practice guide, that provides advice on how to deliver education that promotes gender equality and challenges violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Estyn's report says many children in Wales aren't prepared to live in a diverse society Credit: PA Wire

The Welsh Government said ensuring children and young people are healthy and confident will be at the heart of their new curriculum.