Petition · past parliament
Include teaching ‘self examination’ in health/sex education in schools.
Closed
87 signatures
What the petition asks
Having been diagnosed with breast cancer ive learnt that early detection really does save lives.How many truly check and know their bodies?In school we are taught sex ed/hygiene. Teaching to routinely self examine the correct way in this lesson would bring body awareness and in turn early detection
My intention with this petition is that if self examination is introduced to the health/sex Education curriculum then self checking would become part of our daily lives and routines like washing/cleaning teeth/wearing deodorant. ..whilst in the shower we check ourselves. Right now we don’t all do it because we weren’t taught too from a young age and it’s not routine. This needs to change and be taught in schools, early detection does save lives it is so important to know your body!
Timeline
| 11 Oct 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Apr 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
87
Status
Closed
Opened
11 Oct 2018
Closed
11 Apr 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.