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Table 2.

Key concepts and selected learning objectives from the updated International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education (ITGSE) [11].

Key concepts addressed in the updated ITGSE	Learning objectives in relation to key concept 8 on Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Relationships 2. Values, rights, culture and sexuality 3. Understanding gender 4. Violence and staying safe 5. Skills for health and wellbeing 6. The human body and development 7. Sexuality and sexual behaviour 8. Sexual and reproductive health	• Pregnancy prevention For 5–8 year olds: Pregnancy is a natural biological process and can be planned Learners will be able to: • For 9–12 year olds: It is important to understand the key features of pregnancy; Modern contraception can help people prevent or plan pregnancy; Gender roles and peer norms may influence decisions about contraceptive use. • For 12–15 year olds: Different forms of contraception have different effectiveness rates, efficacy, benefits and side effects; Young people who are sexually active and could benefit from contraception should be able to access it without significant barriers, regardless of ability, marital status, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation; There are health risks associated with too early child-bearing and closely spaced births • For 15–18 year olds + : Contraceptive use can help people who are sexually active to prevent pregnancy, or plan if and when to have children, with important related benefits for individuals and societies; Unintended pregnancies occur, and all young people should be able to access the services and protections necessary for their health and well-being; Adoption is an option when someone is not ready or able to become a parent; There are practices that can contribute to or threaten a healthy pregnancy

Key concepts addressed in the updated ITGSE

Learning objectives in relation to key concept 8 on Sexual and Reproductive Health

1.
Relationships
2.
Values, rights, culture and sexuality
3.
Understanding gender
4.
Violence and staying safe
5.
Skills for health and wellbeing
6.
The human body and development
7.
Sexuality and sexual behaviour
8.
Sexual and reproductive health

•
Pregnancy prevention For 5–8 year olds: Pregnancy is a natural biological process and can be planned Learners will be able to:
•
For 9–12 year olds: It is important to understand the key features of pregnancy; Modern contraception can help people prevent or plan pregnancy; Gender roles and peer norms may influence decisions about contraceptive use.
•
For 12–15 year olds: Different forms of contraception have different effectiveness rates, efficacy, benefits and side effects; Young people who are sexually active and could benefit from contraception should be able to access it without significant barriers, regardless of ability, marital status, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation; There are health risks associated with too early child-bearing and closely spaced births
•
For 15–18 year olds + : Contraceptive use can help people who are sexually active to prevent pregnancy, or plan if and when to have children, with important related benefits for individuals and societies; Unintended pregnancies occur, and all young people should be able to access the services and protections necessary for their health and well-being; Adoption is an option when someone is not ready or able to become a parent; There are practices that can contribute to or threaten a healthy pregnancy