Sex education
According to educational law, all children shall receive sex education at every education level. You can find materials, projects, and education related to sex education here.
View the main priorities for sex education in primary schools.
Sex education at home
Parents approach sex education at home with varying levels of knowledge and comfort. To help parents feel more prepared and get the information they need, we've created five educational videos.
Although the content is aimed at parents of preschoolers and children in the early grades of primary school, these videos offer valuable guidance for parents of children of all ages.
Sex education for younger children
Sex education for all levels of primary school - Toolboxes
- Sex education – youngest level Ideas for teaching materials, icebreakers, and instructional guides along with other informative content.
- Sex education – middle level Ideas for teaching materials, icebreakers, and instructional guides along with other informative content.
- Sex education – adolescent level Ideas for teaching materials, icebreakers, and instructional guides along with other informative content.
- Sex education – materials for staff Ideas for teaching materials, icebreakers, and instructional guides along with other informative content.
What is comprehensive sex education?
Comprehensive sex education focuses on various aspects of sexual health: physical, social, and emotional. By providing comprehensive sex education to children and youth, we help them understand themselves and take responsibility for their own sexual health and well-being. We also give them the opportunity to have safe and fulfilling sexual relationships while considering the well-being of others.
It's recommended to create a plan for each grade, covering all themes and gradually deepening students' knowledge. It's important to adapt the teaching and materials to the age group being taught.
Themes of comprehensive sex education
Pornography is not sex education!
Children and young people need education about the harmful effects of pornography due to its prevalence and accessibility. Efforts should be made to prevent or address their viewing of pornography.
Interest in and curiosity about sex is normal and healthy. However, many young people in Iceland get most of their information about sex from pornography rather than quality sex education.
However, there's a significant difference between real sexual experiences and what people see in pornography. This difference is particularly evident when it comes to conversations about boundaries and consent, safety and well-being. When young people view pornography without proper sex education, it threatens their sexual health.
Week6
Week6 is the sixth week of the year. It has become established as an annual sexual health week in all primary schools and recreation centers. During Week6, all children and adolescents in the City should receive some form of sex education. Find sex education for all primary school levels here.
