Parents are being marginalised by Scottish sex education guidance that encourages teachers to speak to a child’s named person about any wellbeing concerns, with no mention of the role of parents in the section on confidential-ity, it was reported in December.
Under the Named Person scheme – which is currently being legally challenged by The Christian Institute, by other organisations and by concerned parents – all children in Scotland will be given a state guardian to monitor their wellbeing.
Unjustified interference
In the section on confidentiality the guidance says: ‘Staff should discuss any concerns they have with the young person and ensure they have access to confidential, young people friendly services, where appropriate. If there is judged to be a risk to the child’s wellbeing, staff should inform the child’s Named Person.’
