Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 18505
Social Media: Animal Welfare
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 21 July 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance she provides to schools on addressing social media trends that encourage cruelty towards animals.
Answer
Georgia GouldAs part of the updated statutory relationships and health education guidance in primary schools and relationships, sex and health education guidance in secondary schools, pupils are taught about online safety and harms. This includes harmful content and t...
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