SPHE/RSE Toolkit This toolkit is being developed to support teachers working with Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) as an aspect of the current SPHE curriculum. The toolkit aims to provide supports for teachers in preparing for and teaching SPHE/RSE. The toolkit has three sections – Preparing to Teach; Teaching SPHE/RSE; Resources to Teach SPHE/RSE. The criteria for selection of resources can be accessed here. Each resource should be considered in respect to the particular needs and interests of children, their parents, the wider school community, and your school’s SPHE and RSE policies. To get started, you might find this FAQ document helpful: General Information about Relationships and Sexuality Education across Primary and Post-Primary Schools Click on the section of the toolkit below to find out more. Resources to Teach SPHE/RSE Junior and Infants First and Second Class Third and Fourth Class Fifth and Sixth Class Preparing to Teach Creating the conditions for positive classroom discussions Fostering partnerships with parents Fostering relationships, expectations, and boundaries Ongoing reflection to develop your professional practice Reflecting on my practice and exploring my experiences, attitudes, values and beliefs Considerations for teaching Relationships and Sexuality Education to children with special educational needs Teaching children with special educational needs about the concepts of 'public' and 'private' Teaching SPHE/RSE Responding to challenging discussions, topics and questions Using a wide variety of active methodologies to meet the needs of the children in your class Considering the use and role of guest speakers Choosing, creating and working with resources to teach SPHE/RSE Teaching about consent Helping your child to learn about consent Exploring identity, health and wellbeing in a digital environment Supporting the development of healthy online interactions Media education to support safe and responsible use of digital technologies Creating a positive learning environment Panel discussion on the role of external facilitators and guest speakers in supporting SPHE/RSE Supporting children and young people living with Domestic Violence and Abuse LGBTI+ Inclusivity in Primary Schools
