Celebrating love Sexual education at school in The Netherlands
Introduction Claire Smit, teacher, special educational needs coördinator Rogier Tiel Groenestegeteamleader, first grades
‘Doctor Corry’ Sexual education at primary school
Sexual education at secondary school
Differences between countries in Europe Figuur 1: EU27 landen a met hoogste en laagste percentage 15- jarigen dat ooit geslachtsgemeenschap heeft gehad (Bron: Currie et al., 2008; HBSC survey-jaar 2005/2006).HBSC survey-jaar 2005/2006). a Ierland en Polen verzamelden geen gegevens over seksuele gezondheid. Ook gegevens voor Malta zijn niet meegenomen in de vergelijking vanwege verschillen in vraagstelling. eksueel-gedrag/verschillen-internationaal/
Statements Sexual education shouldn’t be part of te school the schoolprogram. It’s the parents task to inform the children. Sexuel aducation encourages sexual activity in adolescents. The Netherlands are well known for their straightforward and open culture. Thats why sexuel education can be a part of the curriculum. This is not possible in our country / culture Homosexualety is a regarded as normal and accepted in our society. Its normal subject to discuss with students.