SPHE

Introduction to SPHE

The subject of SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) aims to:

• To enable the students to develop skills for self-fulfilment and living in communities
• To promote self-esteem and self-confidence
• To enable the students to develop a framework for responsible decision-making
• To provide opportunities for reflection and discussion
• To promote physical, mental and emotional health and well-being

Breakdown

SPHE is a non-exam, with pupils taking part in class work and project work over the course of the year.

Useful Tips

• Encouraging pupils to researching topics being dealt with in class to promote self-directed learning.
• Encouraging the pupils to discuss what is being dealt with in SPHE at home.