Overview

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Everything you need for SPHE!

SPHE for Wellbeing is our new three-book series for the updated course.

  • Supports you through the course change no matter your level of experience teaching SPHE
  • Fully integrates Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) 
  • Tackles new topics in an engaging, age-appropriate and sensitive way
  • Written by experienced, expert author Stephanie Mangan

Flick through the textbook and try the digital resources

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Teaching SPHE made easy

  • A flexible, lesson-based structure makes it easy to teach over the year​​​​​
  • Clear links to the Wellbeing indicators and learning outcomes
  • Superb layout with a lively mix of engaging activities (many of which are CBA-linked)
  • Supports student engagement and discussion with practical digital resources  
  • Provides teaching and planning advice in a concise Teacher’s Guide 

Practical digital resources

  • PowerPoints with additional class activities accompany every lesson
  • Scenario-based activities help to engage students with topics more deeply
  • Newsletters throughout the year provide you with ongoing support while implementing the specification
  • Links to trusted websites give access to additional resources

See a sample of the digital

Watch Videos

Stephanie Mangan explains why you should choose SPHE for Wellbeing for Junior Cycle SPHE.

How it works

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The SPHE for Wellbeing 1 programme package:

  • Student Textbook with a flexible, lesson-based structure
  • A concise Teacher's Guide with teaching and planning advice
  • Practical, easy-to-use digital resources to keep students engaged

Check out our short overview of how SPHE for Wellbeing 1 works:

SPHE for Wellbeing 1 overview

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Information for parents

The content and topics covered in SPHE for Wellbeing are aligned to the SPHE curriculum created by the NCCA

If you would like more information, take a look at the PDF below which the NCCA has created for parents.

NCCA information for parents