DEAL (Developing Emotional Awareness and Learning) resources contribute to Health Promoting Schools initiatives and can also be used as part of the "Every Child Matters Outcomes Framework" in England. You can download precise guidance about how DEAL fits into the curriculum around the UK and ROI here:
National Curriculum for England links to DEAL
Curriculum for Excellence Scotland links to DEAL
The revised Northern Ireland Curriculum links to DEAL
Republic of Ireland syllabus links to DEAL
National Curriculum for Wales links to DEAL
Every secondary school in the UK and ROI received a copy of the DEAL resources as part of the launch in October 2006.
Free lesson plans and resources
DEAL feedback
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