Gillian Goddard has recently retired from Edge Hill University, UK, where she was the PSHE specialist subject leader. Before working as a lecturer, Gillian worked as a primary school teacher.Viv Smith is Associate Tutor and Head of PSHE Specialism at Edge Hill University, UK. She moved into academia after over 30 years as a primary school teacher.Carol Boycott is Learning Mentor and PSHE Lead at a primary school in an economically-deprived area of a city in the North West of England.

• Introduction1 An introduction to Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education2 PSHE practice in schools todayPart 1 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION3 Moral development4 Behaviour for learning and life including restorative justice5 Preventing and addressing bullying6 Friendship: forming, keeping and coping with falling out7 Keeping safe and managing conflict8 Citizenship and celebrating diversityPart 2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION9 Self-esteem10 Emotional literacy including the recognition and management of feelings11 Developing resilience12 Preparing children for life transitions13 Supporting children through bereavement and loss14 Promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy money management15 Substance abuse (drugs) education16 Sex and relationships educationPart 3 COORDINATING PSHE17 Coordination in PSHE: writing and reviewing policy18 PSHE coordination: monitoring, assessing and evaluating PSHE19 Pastoral support processes and personnelPart 4 THE FUTURE20 The future: hopes, dreams and challenges21 Conclusion