Dates:   Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd September 2026
Time:     7.00 - 8.00 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target audience: Post Primary Junior Cycle SPHE Teachers & Coordinators

This 4-week webinar series is designed for those interested in becoming more confident in teaching and facilitating the many different topics within the RSE strand of the 2023 Junior Cycle SPHE Specification.

This webinar series is suitable for teachers who are new to teaching SPHE or are seasoned SPHE teachers but eager to upskill in Junior Cycle SPHE following the publication of the 2023 Specification.

In this webinar series we will:

• Familiarise ourselves with the learning outcomesof the Junior Cycle SPHE Specification
• Consider strategies for creating and maintaining a secure learning environment for both teachers and students within the SPHE classroom
• Explore the concept of 'age and stage of development' and its significance in the context of SPHE education
• Consider approaches for navigating challenging situations encountered in SPHE teaching
• Explore a variety of experiential teaching methods suitable for SPHE class
• Understand the purpose, structure and timing of the Junior Cycle SPHE Classroom Based Assessment

Bio of Presenter: Denise Dalton

Denise Dalton dedicated six years to her position as a PDST Health and Wellbeing Advisor, where she played a vital role in shaping and delivering CPD in various educational domains. Her expertise extended to Wellbeing in Education, Child Protection, as well as both Junior and Senior Cycle SPHE and RSE.

She played a key role in designing and implementing continuous professional development in both Junior and Senior Cycle SPHE, in area including Mental Health, Substance Use, Relationships and Sexuality and Personal Safety, supporting thousands of Post Primary teachers nationwide in her role as a PDST Advisor.

She has also co-authored the "You've Got This!" series of Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle SPHE textbooks.

Denise founded her consultancy "ElevateSPHE," in 2023, offering ongoing support to teachers and school leaders in health and wellbeing.

In addition to her educational work, Denise is a registered Nutritional Therapist who specialises in supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of school leaders, teachers, and SNAs. Through nutrition and lifestyle changes, she helps them gain the energy and mental clarity to manage the demands of their leading and teaching roles while maintaining the stamina to enjoy time with family, without feeling exhausted or burnt out.