We hear from Faye — a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education based at the University of Brighton — on her role, challenges and the impact of being a PSHE Education Lecturer.

Listen or read in full to learn more about how the University of Brighton approaches and structures a PSHE programme for its primary UG, PG and apprenticeship trainee teachers.

You’ll also get top tips and real-world examples for:

- How to incorporate PSHE teaching and learning into school placements.
- Identifying student needs and using student voice to tailor your curriculum and improve confidence.
- Supporting trainee teacher progression in PSHE education. (What is it? Why should we teach it? How should we teach it?)
- Assessing trainee teacher progress in PSHE.

Stay tuned to the end to hear from Faye on the challenges and rewards of leading PSHE for an ITT provider, in her experience.

Frontline interview - Supporting primary trainee teachers

In this episode we explore the topic of using external visitors/contributors in the classroom and consider some of the potential benefits and challenges that these visits can bring, alongside several strategies and examples for managing them effectively. We also discuss the new statutory guidelines for relationships (RSE) education and health education, and the opportunity this brings — to raise the status of the subject and ensure high quality training.

Selecting External Visitors

In this episode of PSHE Talks, Sam speaks  to sleep experts Dr Michael Farquhar and Dr Charlie Tyack from Evelina London children's hospital and Jenny Fox from our subject specialist team. Together, they discuss some of the strategies and tips from the recently released Sleep Factor lesson plans for Key stage 2, 3 & 4 that young people can employ to help them get a better night's sleep. The team also discuss the references to sleep in the new statutory health education guidance, and Michael and Charlie offer their top three tips for a better night's sleep.... but you'll have to listen to find out!

Waking Up To The Importance Of Sleep...

The national body for PSHE (personal, social, health & economic) education. Quality resources, guidance, training and support for schools.

Frontline interview - Supporting primary trainee teachers

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