Children’s Commissioner’s Report on Pornography and Harmful Sexual Behaviours Among Children

This month, the Children’s Commissioner released her second report on pornography’s influence on harmful sexual behaviour among children. The report is very thorough and includes some valuable data findings and information which we thought parents and carers would find helpful. It can be found here: Evidence-on-pornographys-influence-on-harmful-sexual-behaviour-among-children.pdf (childrenscommissioner.gov.uk)

The first report (released in January), along with a visual information sheet of findings, can be accessed here: ‘A lot of it is actually just abuse’- Young people and pornography | Children’s Commissioner for England (childrenscommissioner.gov.uk)

There is also a guide for parents and carers which was published in 2021 and offers advice about how to start conversation with your child about pornography, harmful online behaviours and healthy relationships: cco_talking_to_your_child_about_online_sexual_harassment_a-guide_for_parents_dec_2021.pdf (childrenscommissioner.gov.uk)

All of this information will make good additions to our Life Skills lessons on pornography, consent, online safety, healthy relationships and gender stereotypes resources. If you would like more information about what we cover in Life Skills lessons and would like to read our Relationships and Sex Education policy, please access this here: School Policies – Patcham High School

Any queries or questions regarding our Life Skills curriculum should be sent to Hannah Kinchin-Frost (Subject Leader of Life Skills) at HKinchin-Frost@patchamhigh.org.uk or call 01273 503908 ext. 265