Resources

This section will contain the professional learning materials and supporting resources which can be used to support individual and school-led professional development across all areas of Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE). As we continue to work to develop the above website you will find everything here.

Relationships and Sexuality Education

Relationships and Sexuality Education Teacher Manuals
Junior Infants/Senior Infants
RSE ManualDownload
1st/2nd class
RSE ManualDownload
3rd/4th class
RSE ManualDownload
5th/6th class
RSE ManualDownload

Policy and Planning Resources
Circular 42/2018Download
Relationship and Sexuality Education Policy Guide for Primary SchoolsDownload
Making the Links and BeyondDownload
RSE Language GridDownload
RSE in the Primary School Tips for ParentsDownload

NCCA SPHE/RSE Toolkit

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Sample Criteria for Choosing SPHE ResourcesDownload

Teaching Resources
HSE – Making the ‘Big Talk’ many small talks – Healthy Ireland Library CollectionDownload

Making the ‘Big Talk’ many small talks (4-7 year olds)

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HSE – Tom’s Power FlowerDownload

HSE – Making the ‘Big Talk’ many small talks (8-12 year olds)

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HSE – Busy BodiesDownload

Busy Bodies Videos

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The Gestation Period – St. Patrick’s College (DCU)Download
3rd/4th class – Puberty Language Sorting GameDownload
5th/6th Class – Puberty Language Sorting GameDownload
Growing & Changing PostersDownload

Resources for Students with Special Educational Needs
Vanderbilt – Healthy Bodies – GirlsDownload
Vanderbilt – Healthy Bodies – Girls AppendixDownload
Vanderbilt – Healthy Bodies – BoysDownload
Vanderbilt – Healthy Bodies – Boys AppendixDownload

Inclusive Relationships
INTO – Different Families, Same Love – PosterDownload

INTO – Different Families, Same Love Prezi JI – 2nd

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INTO – Different Families, Same Love Prezi 3rd – 6th

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We All Belong – Picture Book ResourceDownload

The following websites, although not affiliated with Oide, may be of use to educators for further information in this area.

TENI – Transgender Equality Network Ireland

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Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland

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INTO – LGBT+ Teachers’ Group

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Restorative Practice

Using Circle Practice in the Classroom to Build a Positive Culture and EnvironmentDownload
An Overview of Restorative PracticesDownload

General Social Personal Health Education (SPHE)

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