Poppy

What are the benefits of a school dog?

• Improved pupil behaviour and concentration
• Reduces stress and improved self-esteem
• A calming effect on pupils
• Encourages expression, participation and confidence in all children
• Fostering a sense of responsibility
• Motivating pupils to think and to learn
• Encouraging respect and thereby improving pupils' relationships with each other, parents and teachers
• Teaching children to nurture and respect life
• Helping work undertaken with the most vulnerable children
• Helping overcome a fear of dogs
• Increasing staff morale and wellbeing
• Developing the understanding of unconditional love
• Supporting with the development of cooperative play
• Supporting children to develop empathy
• Further promote our wellbeing agenda for pupils
• Enthusiasm for and enjoyment of animals
• Improving attendance