Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Add asexuality to the relationships education curriculum

Closed 66 signatures

What the petition asks

Ensure the discussion of and teaching about asexuality, demisexuality, aromanticism, aro-ace and other forms of asexuality are included in the national curriculum for relationships education. It should become a mandatory part of teaching in schools, along with discussion of other LGBTQ+ topics.
Asexuality plays a large part in many people's lives. They are incredibly important to many, and yet there is often little if anything taught about asexuality. This can lead to feelings where children, at the most vulnerable stage of life, are growing up feeling things are wrong with them, that they are different, and they may stay unaware for a long time of their life, possibly leading to horrific outcomes.

Timeline

28 Feb 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 66
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 28 Feb 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.