Parents' right to pull their children out of sex education classes in England is being ended once the pupils turn 15.

The change means all pupils will get at least one year of sex and relationship education before their 16th birthday once it becomes compulsory in 2011.

Currently some 0.04% of parents choose to use the opt-out, but that number could grow once it is compulsory.

Under these plans, even faith schools will have to cover areas such as same sex relationships and contraception.

However, governing bodies will still be able to ensure classes reflect the religious ethos of the school.

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