Understanding Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education in Secondary Schools

This book provides an overview essential for a proper understanding of effective approaches to PSHE education in secondary education and the valuable role it can play in promoting the health and wellbeing of adolescents.

Coverage includes:

• The importance and scope of PSHE education
• The theory and research evidence for effective practice in the secondary school
• School structures which support effective teaching and learning in PSHE education
• Assessment for, and of, learning in PSHE education
• The role of visiting experts in PSHE education
• Overlaps with pastoral and therapeutic support