'An impressive book [.] a refreshingly different look at the place of PSHE in the primary classroom. [.] This book is an invaluable resource for student teachers and teachers alike, providing a wealth of ideas underpinned by relevant theory for teaching PSHE across the primary age range.' Gilly Robbins, B.Ed. Primary Programme Leader, University College Plymouth St Mark & St John, UK. This exciting textbook will support, inform and inspire trainees, teachers and support staff at primary level.

This unique text bonds essential subject knowledge with practical teaching skills, and covers topical issues such as bullying, resilience, behaviour for learning, and sex and relationships education. The text includes classroom strategies and activity ideas for teachers or support staff to help children with specific PSHE needs or difficulties, plus a host of instructive features, including: Reflection Points embed understanding of key ideas and encourage personal rumination on ethical aspects of teaching Connect and Extend features cite useful resources for further exploration and discovery Case studies draw on real-life experiences to enliven learning The book also provides schemes of work and each chapter includes a Learning Mentor's perspective and a bibliography suggesting additional reading to extend knowledge even further. Gillian Goddard was a primary teacher before becoming a university lecturer and specialist in Primary PSHE in the UK. She has also designed and led degree programmes for support staff. Vivien Smith was a primary school teacher for over 30 years. She is now a university lecturer teaching within the Foundation Subjects Department and as a Personal and Professional Development tutor based in the UK. Carol Boycott is Learning Mentor and PSHE Lead at a primary school in an economically deprived area of a city in the North West of England. "This book is an invaluable resource for student teachers and teachers alike which does not shy away from tackling the important issues head on.

The book provides a wealth of ideas for teaching PSHE across the primaryage range underpinned by relevant theory"."This book addresses a whole range of dilemas for student teachers andteachers in a no-nonsense style. The reflective points are particularly impressive drawing on the reader's own attitudes and experiences in orderto understand how to deal with delicate issues. The chapters on moral development and bullying are particularly important". Gilly Robbins University College Plymouth St Mark & St John.