Loire-Atlantique school teaches children about love and sexuality

An elementary school in Montbert, Loire-Atlantique, is adapting its curriculum to teach children about love and sexuality. The school is implementing the national EVARS program, which aims to provide affective, relational, and sexual education. The EVARS program mandates three sessions per year from kindergarten to high school, addressing concerns about the ineffectiveness of previous sex education and rising incidents of gender-based and sexual violence in schools. The school plans to exceed this requirement, tailoring lessons to age-appropriate needs and incorporating regular workshops and debates. This initiative focuses on emotional management, body awareness, and respect, with educators using various methods like storytelling and role-playing. The school aims to prepare students for adolescence, promote equality, and ensure consent, while also identifying potential abuse by encouraging open communication.