Why SPHE for Wellbeing
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Teach the SPHE Specification with Confidence and Ease
SPHE for Wellbeing is a three-book series designed to meet the needs of today's students while providing teachers with the confidence to navigate the new SPHE course. Fully aligned with the updated Junior Cycle specification, it offers a structured, flexible approach to help you facilitate impactful lessons while feeling supported at every stage.
Key features:
- Fully aligned with the SPHE specification, helping you stay on 100% track with curriculum reform.
- Careful integration of the new Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) strand.
- Structured lessons, linked to the relevant learning outcomes and Wellbeing Indicators.
- Age-appropriate activities to help guide students through difficult discussions on wellbeing.
- Comprehensive planning support, including schemes of work and units of learning.
- A range of digital resources to help create an engaging class environment.
What comes with the Teaching Package?
SPHE for Wellbeing includes print and digital resources designed to make teaching, planning and assessment simple, effective, even when dealing with complex topics. The teaching package is designed with your busy schedule in mind, offering flexible resources that are easy to access whenever you need them.
Student Book
The Student Book is carefully planned to break content into manageable, flexible lessons that support individual, group and pair work. Every lesson clearly signposts the relevant learning outcomes and Welbeing Indicators.
Teaching Slides
Editable PowerPoint slides to support front-of-class teaching.
Digital Activities
Engage students and encourage discussions in a safe environment through:
- Interactive animations.
- Videos to enhance learning.
- Links to trusted websites.
Planning
Comprehensive planning, including schemes of work, an editable sample school policy and units of learning.
Assessment Support
Assessment features are integrated throughout SPHE for Wellbeing:
- CBA Support: Portfolio ideas in every section.
- Key Skills Assessment: Students evaluate Junior Cycle key skills at key stages.
- Reflection & Self-assessment: Prompts for private reflection in every lesson.
Meet the Author: Stephanie Mangan
Stephanie Mangan
Stephanie Mangan is a best-selling SPHE author. Her previous books include Grow Up, I Belong and My Life. As an experienced SPHE teacher and subject coordinator, Stephanie understands the challenges of teaching SPHE in a complex world. Her approach tackles sensitive topics are in line with curriculum requirements, while making it easier for teachers to facilitate effective lessons with their students.
A Complete Solution for Junior Cycle Wellbeing
SPHE for Wellbeing forms a part of Folens’ Wellbeing Package, which is designed to help schools meet the 400-hour Wellbeing requirement for Junior Cycle. Our publications for SPHE, CSPE, PE and Wellbeing provide high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources that address the needs of students and the curriculum. They help you to save planning time and support effective teaching, so you can focus on what matters most – your students' learning and wellbeing.
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