School Outreach

🐾 Our School Outreach Programmes bring the benefits of animal-assisted therapy directly into the classroom. By introducing children and young people to our gentle therapy animals, we create opportunities for improved emotional wellbeing, positive social interaction, and increased engagement in learning. Each session is carefully tailored to meet the needs of the school and pupils, whether the focus is on building confidence, reducing anxiety, supporting additional needs, or simply providing a calm and joyful experience. By working in partnership with schools, we help create nurturing environments where every child can thrive.

🐾 Boost Emotional Well-Being
 Friendly therapy animals help students feel calm, happy, and supported, reducing stress and anxiety in the school environment.


💬 Grow Social Skills
 Interacting with animals encourages empathy, teamwork, and communication, helping students build stronger relationships with peers and teachers.


🎯 Stay Focused and Engaged
Animals naturally capture attention, increasing motivation, concentration, and participation in classroom activities.

🌟 Support Every Learner
Students with special needs gain confidence and feel understood through non-judgmental interactions with therapy animals.


🤝 Encourage Positive Behavior
Animals inspire patience, responsibility, and cooperation, fostering a positive and supportive school culture.


🧠 Enhance Cognitive Development
Engaging with animals can stimulate curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, reinforcing learning in a fun, interactive way.

💖 Promote Emotional Resilience
 Regular interaction with animals helps students cope with challenges, develop self-regulation, and build confidence in handling stressful situations.


🌱 Foster Compassion and Kindness
 Caring for and interacting with animals encourages empathy, respect for living beings, and a sense of responsibility toward others.


🎨 Inspire Creativity
 Animals can spark imagination, storytelling, and creative expression, enriching art, writing, and other classroom activities.

🐶 Bringing Animal-Assisted Therapy to Schools
At Furry Friends, we bring trained therapy animals into schools to support students’ emotional well-being, social skills, and engagement. Our visits are carefully designed to create a safe, interactive, and fun learning environment, helping students build confidence, empathy, and resilience every step of the way.