Yes. We promise there are no hidden costs for schools!
We are fully-funded by our generous supporters to carry out our mission of growing respect for animals in the next generation.
- Our speaker will use a range of resources, such as our AnimalKind film, puppets, stories, games and hands-on activities.
- We involve children in a variety of ways, including listening, watching, discussion and hands-on activities.
- The talks have strong curriculum links in a subjects including citizenship, PSHE, English and science
Animal welfare: We invite children to explore the wonderful world of animals and consider some of their amazing abilities. We discuss some of the feelings that we share with other animals and why it’s important to respect animals. We give children practical suggestions about to show kindness to animals.
Animal habitats: We explore what animals get from their habitats and why we need to keep them healthy. We discuss some of the positive and negative impacts that humans can have on animal habitats. We can also look in depth at the Amazon rainforest, the animals who live there and some of the threats they face.
Farmed animal welfare: We use our Meet the animals! film, we explore what pigs, chickens, cows and sheep need to be happy and healthy. We discuss how sanctuaries work hard to give rescued animals a good life and with KS2 pupils, we begin to discuss the impacts that factory farming has on the welfare of animals.
Vegan food: We explore the world of plant-based diets and discuss some of the reasons people follow them, including animal welfare, sustainability and health. We can deliver a cookery demonstration or pupils can make their own fruit and vegetable creatures.
Pet care: We discuss the needs of companion animals and look at the responsibility that people have towards animals in their care. We talk about why it’s better to adopt a rescued animal than buying one from a breeder. We discuss the suitability (or unsuitability) of different animals as pets.
- Our speaker will cook a simple, vegan spaghetti bolognese or chilli, for your pupils to sample.
- Our speaker will talk about the foods that vegans eat as part of a healthy balanced diet. They also use fun activities such as food quizzes or mystery food games
- The demonstration usually takes around 15 minutes. Most sessions run for 1 hour.
- If your school doesn’t have a cookery classroom, we provide all cooking, serving and cleaning equipment.Â
Yes. Before the session, the speaker will send you all the resources for your approval. If needed, we can tailor the resources and contact to suit your needs.
Our activity sessions are suitable for Year 1 to Year 6
Sessions usually last 45–60 minutes, but the visit can be tailored to suit your needs.
No, Animal Aid does not take live animals into schools. We instead use videos, puppets, pictures, games and stories.Â
- All of our speakers have passed our rigorous training course, are knowledgeable and passionate about the issues, and have experience working with school students.
- They are all trained to deal with the issues raised in a sensitive way and to encourage students to articulate their own views.
- All speakers have an enhanced DBS certificate and follow our safeguarding procedures.
- Most of our speakers are volunteers.
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For more information on our school speaker service, email karin@animalaid.org.uk