SEND Animal Workshops
Inclusive animal experiences designed to support diverse learners
Designed to be inclusive, Animal Club SEND workshops are flexible and calm. They are supportive, ensuring every pupil can engage with animals in a way that feels safe, meaningful and positive for them. Sessions are adated to meet a wide range of needs maintaining a clear educational purpose whilst supporting communication, confidence and sensory regulation.
AT A GLANCE: SEND workshops
- DESIGNED FOR:
- Pupils with a wide range of special educational needs & disabilities
- CURRICULUM FOCUS:
- Personal development, communication & sensory learning
- BEST USED FOR:
- Tailored learning experiences, enrichment days &therapeutic-style engagment
- LEARNING APPROACH:
- Multi-sensory experiences, flexible pacing and personalised interation
- FORMAT:
- Adapted animal sessions delivered with sensitivity and care
KEY OUTCOMES:
improved engagement, communication, confidence and positive emotional experiences
Supports pupils & aligns with individual needs
Pupils are supported to:
- Engage with animals at a pace that suits them
- Explore sensory experiences in a calm, controlled environment
- Communicate response verbally or non-verbally
- Build confidence through positive, supported interaction
- Connect animal experiences to learning themes where appropriate
Sessions are shaped around the needs of each group, with adjustments made to ensure accessibility and comfort.
The impact on SEND pupils
Teachers choose Animal Club because the impact goes beyond the session itself. After a SEND School Animal Workshop, pupils typically:
- show increased engagement and focus
- demonstrate greater confidence and emotional regulation
- communicate more freely in a supportive environment
- experiece positive, memorable learning moments
These outcomes support both educational and wellbeing goals, making animal workshops a valuable addition to SEND provision.
If you’d like to explore how Animal Club can tailor a workshop for your pupils, we’d be happy to discuss & explore the approach for your setting
Our promise.
Guaranteed
We are dedicated to providing safe, humane and expert animal handling services which will always prioritise the well-being of the animals above anything else. This is our promise to you & to them.
Groups & events
To add an unforgettable experience to your local event or club, or simply as a treat, our animal handling group sessions ensure everyone enjoys a close-up encounter with a wide variety of creatures. Perfect for Scout and Guide groups of all ages to work towards animal badges.
Scout & Guide groups
Holiday Clubs
Pet-care workshop
Home learning
Therapeutic
It’s incredible the power of animals and their ability to promote calm and wellbeing. Our animal handling sessions are flexible to the needs of the audience, ensuring all feel safe and comfortable.
Care homes & hospices
SEN homes
Exam stress-buster
Staff wellbeing events
Our promise.
Guaranteed
We are dedicated to providing safe, humane and expert animal handling services which will always prioritise the well-being of the animals above anything else. This is our promise to you & to them.
Pre-school visit, Huntingdon
“The kids absolutely loved the visit, Aaron was so good with the children and giving info and details at their level of understanding.”
Maple Medical Pru
” The students were fully engaged throughout the sessions …informing those doing the BTEC Animal care course in both handling and restraining, what internal and external factors affect their behaviour. ”
Primary school teacher
” Our school visit today was really informative for both year groups and the children thoroughly enjoyed their session. Hannah was very knowledgeable and delivered the sessions really well. ”
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