School leaders and the watchdog body Estyn have become embroiled in a major row over claims teachers are not doing enough to tackle sexual harassment in schools.
Catcalling, being asked for naked pictures, hurtful and homophobic comments as well as body-shaming are rife in Welsh schools, according to inspections body Estyn, which accused schools of not doing enough to tackle the issue. It follows a report last year that spoke to 1,300 learners and found sexual harassment was "routine" in Welsh secondary schools with half of pupils saying they were affected both in an out of school.
The schools inspectorate believes only two out of 10 pupils who experience sexual harassment tell a teacher and that many pupils believe the school will not take it seriously or do anything about it. And it called for better recording of incidents and providing time for young people to learn about healthy relationships, sex and sexuality. See our report on its advice here.
