Ms Annette Honan:

In the updated specification, which we will publish for consultation next week, members will see that it clearly states that young people should be able to explain and understand methods of contraception, safer sex and so on. We are providing much more clarity and that will be helpful. However, the key enabler to more effective SPHE is teacher professional development. All the research shows that, as do all our consultations with teachers themselves. Young people recognise that too. There is obviously a journey to take there as well.