Providing much needed support for both current and newly appointed PSHE co-ordinators as well as being a useful reference for head teachers, teacher-trainers and classroom practice - this essential handbook sets out clearly and accessibly exactly what secondary schools will be expected to cover. Published in partnership with the PSHE Subject Association it offers a variety of useful strategies and tips for organising an effective PSHE programme, and includes chapters on:
- the role of PSHE, and the role of the co-ordinator
- deciding how to plan and what to teach in the PSHE curriculum
- sensitive issues: drugs, sex and relationships
- PSHE in the whole school curriculum
- citizenship education
- setting up a School Council
- monitoring, assessing, evaluating and reporting
- useful activities / INSET sessions for staff.
The book also includes useful further support material at the end of each chapter, including a range of handy photocopiable resources for the busy PSHE co-ordinator.