SPHE Programme

Post-Primary Social, Personal and Health Education, Junior Cycle Programme

Module	Year One	Year Two	Year Three
Understanding myself and others	Creating a safe SPHE classroom Coping with change Making connections Knowing myself Managing myself Loving myself Understanding boundaries Respecting myself and others	Self-Management: Making a new start Looking ahead Learning to study Being Safe Exploring my identity Nurturing my self-esteem Understanding and showing empathy Respectful Communication Inequality in our world	The year ahead- Goal Setting Making the most of my study time How I see myself Seeking help and support Respectful Communication – Conflict Inequality
Making healthy choices	Alcohol Smoking Vaping: What is it? Effects on brain and body Consequences	Addictive Behaviours Vaping How addiction changes the brain Unhealthy choices- Screens Healthy eating Addiction – Why me? Values and Choices	Substance Use Addictive Substances and my life Using Addictive Behaviours as a coping mechanism Sharing personal images online
Relationships and Sexuality	Changes during adolescence Reproduction and sexuality Gender Identity and Expression Sexual Orientation Gender Stereotypes Equality, Equity and Inclusivity Healthy and Unhealthy relationships Challenges in Relationships	The nature of friendship- Having a friend and being a friend Me and my family now Respecting myself and others Appreciating the nature of human sexuality Looking after my reproductive health How does the media influence me?	Romantic relationships The changing nature of relationships Setting boundaries and negotiating consent Aspects of Sexuality Responsible Relationships Seeking help Influences of Media on relationships and sexuality
Emotional Wellbeing	Emotional Wellbeing The impact of stress Building resilience Teenage Nutrition Physical exercise Sleep hygiene My online world: Communicating with empathy Respectfully sharing information online Anti-Bullying	Stress Positive thinking Resilience Challenging times Anti-Bullying	Challenging times – mental health and young people Abusive behaviour Factors that affect my emotional wellbeing

The Dept of Ed & Science recognise that each school has flexibility within this framework, while comprehensively addressing the curriculum to plan the SPHE programme most suitable for the students and the school.