The DEF continues to see a high demand from various youth and education settings for external organisations to deliver drug education and information to young people, parents/carers and professionals.

Many of these requests come at very short notice and fail to establish the following:

• Why the request was made
• What drug education and information has already been received
• Different educational needs and abilities
• Aims and learning outcomes for each session.

In order to support host organisations and visitors in delivery of drug education
the DEF has produced three ‘Drug Visitor Request’ forms.
They are:

• Drug Education within Youth Settings and Schools
• Drug Education with Parents and Professionals
• Events

The forms will help to identify each organisation’s roles and responsibilities and provide a stronger emphasis on the importance of good planning. The can be adapted and used for other emotional health and well being topics including bullying, sexual health and life skills.

Each form is an agreement by both parties regarding the content and delivery expected within the session.

The DEF fully supports professionals or organisations that cancel, or refuse to deliver, an education or training session if either party does not adhere to the original agreement.