Health Education
Health Education is concerned with quality of life and encompasses the promotion of the physical, emotional and social well-being of every member of society. Lifestyle, environment and hereditary factors are major influences on the health of a school community.
Introduction to 5-14 Health Education
Curriculum for Excellence Reflection Guide
Although the current 5-14 curriculum will be with us for the immediate future, you can use the resources on this site with Curriculum for Excellence in mind. Use this short Reflection Guide to help you adapt resources in accordance with some of the principles and purposes of Curriculum for Excellence.
Word file: Curriculum for Excellence Reflection Guide (45KB)
Guidelines
5-14 Guidelines - Health Education
5-14 Guide for Teachers and Managers - Health Education
Resources
5-14 Curriculum resources
Browse 5-14 Curriculum's range of downloadable teaching materials for this subject.5-14 Curriculum educational websites
Browse 5-14 Curriculum's range of links to educational websites chosen for this subject.Related links
Health Promoting Schools
This website will assist practitioners in planning, developing and evaluating health promotion. It offers a range of practical tools, guidance and information on the Health Promoting School and has online games for children.