Information booklet for schools Download PDF document
Staff training activities and introduction to the programme Download PDF document
Core PSHE lesson plans Visit web page
Extended PSHE lesson plans Visit web page
Citizenship lesson plans Visit web page
Cross-curricular lesson plans Visit web page
Factsheets Visit web page
Interactive 6-part DVD

DEAL can be delivered in a number of subjects across the curriculum by subject teachers, form tutors, heath specialist or pastoral staff. It has been designed with flexibility in mind and can be used either in lesson formats or as part of an extended curriculum day.

DEAL is designed to fit into existing initiatives in the school to promote emotional health.

The materials cater for different learning styles, and are based on a facilitative style of teaching, which encourages pupils to express and develop their own ideas and ways of thinking about the issues in question. They are designed for use by PSHE specialists but also by generalist teachers like form tutors, and can be used as a series of lessons or as part of a collapsed curriculum day.

Every secondary school in the UK and ROI received a copy of the DEAL resources as part of the launch in October 2006. For a limited time a free copy of the DEAL electronic pack (CD-ROM with the teaching materials and DVD) is available to people who will be using the materials directly with young people or with schools. This is limited to one copy per organisation. To request a copy please email schools@samaritans.org

For more information, contact:

Tonja Schmidt,
Development Co-ordinator,
t.schmidt@samaritans.org

Samaritans has 202 branches across the UK and Ireland and your local branch may be able to support your staff in delivering DEAL, or visit the school to talk about Samaritans. This depends on volunteers being available and will vary from region to region. Find your local branch

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What is in the programme?