Teaching personal, social, health and economic and relationships, (sex) and health education in primary schools : enhancing the whole curriculum / edited by Victoria Pugh and Daniel Hughes.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: PSHE and R9SHE: why bother? -- We're all in this together -- Controversial issues in PSHE and R(S)HE -- Little learners in a big world -- Picture-perfect drama -- Developing the 'E' in PSHE -- Super science and the 'health' in PSHE and R(S)HE -- There's more to RE -- Tackling PSHE and R(S)HE through PE -- 'Being' and the outdoors -- Global learning as a vehicle for PSHE -- The movement of people and PSHE -- Supporting children's mental health through PSHE and R(S)HE -- R(S)HE - more than just the sex bit! -- Resilience in an online world -- R(S)HE and faith schools -- Conclusion: the future of PSHE and R(S)HE.

"Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) and relationships, (sex) and health education (R(S)HE) are often undervalued in school and are frequently seen as an add-ons. But when taught well, PSHE and R(S)HE can enhance not only other subjects but strengthen school safeguarding, develop pupil well-being and improve pupils' progress and resilience in learning. Underpinned by a range of contemporary research and illustrated through examples of classroom practice, the expert team of teacher educators look at a range of curriculum areas and contemporary issues to explore how PSHE and R(S)HE education can enhance other curriculum areas. As well as showing how pupils' life skills can be developed, they also explore how teachers' understanding of how PSHE and R(S)HE can be implemented without additional planning or expensive resources. The book takes an inclusive understanding of both diverse families and relationships throughout. Topics covered include: -social media, online presence and critical literacy skills -mental health coping strategies -plastic reducing -topical, sensitive, controversial issues (TSCIs) Covering the whole primary spectrum from Early Years to Key Stage 2, case studies from each phase are included within each chapter to help practitioners to relate the material to their own classroom. Research boxes showcase the latest research findings and guidance on further reading provides reliable direction for additional information"-- Provided by publisher.