“I’m not convinced that a one-size-fits-all package,mandatory in all schools,is the solution some people areperhaps suggesting. Education is necessarily contextualised. We want to be meaningful and effective and I’m not sure that an off-the-shelf product is going to be able to deliver that,” Mr Grace said.

He said he expected the review to highlight best-practice methods that already existed in schools,which could then be shared throughout the Catholic sector.

“The reality is that parents choose a Catholic education for their child because it’s keeping with their beliefs and values with a family. For the most part,the parents I’ve spoken with are confident with the approach that’s being taken,” he said.

Mr McInerney said thecurrent NSW curriculum review,which applies to all school sectors,offered an ongoing opportunity to consider whether any changes should be made to consent or respectful relationships syllabus content.

He also said the Catholic school sector was committed to working with the NSW education department and Association of Independent Schools NSW to craft a “statement of intent” around consent education and reporting protocols,as first discussed in a meeting between the education sector and sex crimes squad boss Stacey Maloney last week.

Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge on Thursday said that state and federal governments,schools,parents and the wider community needed to tackle the sexual assault disclosures together.

“I want to acknowledge the bravery and strength of the young women who have come forward... They have alerted us to situations that are completely unacceptable. We must all redouble our efforts to ensure that girls and young women are safe and respected in schools,” he said.

He said the federal government would roll out additional teaching materials through its ‘Respect Matters’ program,while the upcoming national curriculum review would also consider feedback on how teaching consent could be improved.