2.06 (Nick Mathison MLA) - Open conversations: taking the politics out of RSE

2.06 (Nick Mathison MLA) - Open conversations: taking the politics out of RSE

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This episode features an in-depth interview with Nick Mathison MLA. Nick is an Alliance Party MLA representing the Strangford constituency, and the Chair of the Education Committee in the Northern Ireland Assembly.  During the interview Nick reflects on the messages he received around relationships and sexuality growing up; his views on positive and negative depictions of masculinity; his experiences of working in England; his journey into politics; conversations on sexual health in the workplace; his role on a Board of Governors at a local Primary School; discussions with constituents regarding Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE); the Education Committee’s inquiry into RSE; the role of parents in the teaching of this subject; meaningful engagement with young people; and forming relationships with MLAs from different political parties. Useful linksInforming Choices NIEducation Committee - RSE InquiryNI Assembly - RSE Motion LegislationThe Relationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023ResearchNIACT Review 2024A thematic evaluation of the preventative curriculum in schools and EOTAS centresRelationships and Sexuality Education in Post Primary Schools in Northern Ireland: A Compelling Case for ReformAny use? reportSSUNI Let Us Learn report

Fecha de Publicación: 15 de octubre de 2024

Duración: 51 min

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