I think—. As I said, I don't think it's ever too soon to start to teach children about values and ethics, and I would reiterate the point I made earlier in the reassurances I gave Darren Millar, that I have no intention of children being taught lessons that are not appropriate for their age. Now, the Member has just said that her party's policy is that there should be no sex education—I think it was—below the age of 11. So, I guess that there should be no sex education in our primary schools. Only a couple of weeks ago we had a debate in this Chamber about period poverty and period dignity. The reality is, because of—[Interruption.] The reality is—[Interruption.] The reality is, because of changes in how children grow, the age at which most girls will start their periods is dropping and dropping and dropping. There are many girls in our primary schools whose periods have started. If the Member had her way then there would be no ability within our curriculum to help prepare our children for these things that are about to happen to them. And not just about preparing girls for what's about to happen to them—to be able to explain to the whole class that you don't tease that child because you see a sanitary towel or a tampon in her bag, because that's just how the world is. Now, I appreciate the Member is of a set view, but I have to say, thankfully, she is in the minority in this Chamber, and more importantly she is in the minority in the wider civic conversation. The announcement today has been welcomed by our children's commissioner, by our future generations commissioner, it's been welcomed by children's charities, and it's been welcomed by Relate, the relationships charity. It has been welcomed across the board, because what they understand is a crucial part of our education for our children isn't just about English or maths or Welsh language or science, it is about teaching them how they can survive and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

If you think that children can make the most of their curriculum and their learning opportunities and their ability to learn those traditional subjects if they have not understood about domestic violence or they haven't been able to keep themselves safe because they may themselves be a victim of abuse—they can't learn the curriculum. This is a crucial part of our children's education, and I say that not just as the Cabinet Secretary for Education but as a mother as well.