Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Make female hormone health a compulsory part of the curriculum starting age 10
Closed
143 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should add the following mandatory content to the Health Education curriculum:
- The role of hormones on overall bodily functions at KS2
- Sex hormones and reproductive health, inc. menstrual cycle, fertility, different methods of contraception (pros and cons) at KS3
- The role of hormones on overall bodily functions at KS2
- Sex hormones and reproductive health, inc. menstrual cycle, fertility, different methods of contraception (pros and cons) at KS3
The average age of starting periods is 11, yet it’s not mandatory in year 5 to learn about puberty – schools are simply told to teach about it ‘before onset’. Also, when learning about menstrual cycles in KS4 biology, learning about hormones is not required.
According to a 2017 Plan International survey, 48% of girls felt embarrassed by their period - education at the right age would improve vocabulary, understanding and confidence.
According to a 2017 Plan International survey, 48% of girls felt embarrassed by their period - education at the right age would improve vocabulary, understanding and confidence.
Timeline
| 21 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Nov 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
143
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
21 Apr 2022
Closed
4 Nov 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.