Old Hall Special School - AAA

Old Hall Special School, based in Walsall undertook the HugglePetsCIC Animal Assisted Activities Programme to help improve the wellbeing of their pupils. The Animal Assisted Activities six week programme is designed to align with the Mental Health curriculum for schools, and covers topics such as basic emotions, healthy eating, exercise, self esteem and confidence building. Below are comments from the school and HugglePetsCIC Mental Health First Aider/SEN Activities Coordinator.

Meet Chibuike (Chibby)

Chibby was put forward to HugglePetsCIC via the school as they thought that she would benefit from the programme to improve his wellbeing and anxiety, meeting the animals and building new friendships within the group. Here is the feedback from both his Class Teacher and the HugglePetsCIC SEN Activities Coordinator.

Chibby enjoyed going to the sessions and talking about how to look after the different animals and what they need. He has become more aware of his feelings - expanding his own vocabulary and talking about if he feels scared or excited, and of those around him. Also he has learnt how to make someone feel better. Chibby listened to instructions well and enjoyed making the shelter for the animals to live in.

Class Teacher

Feedback from the SEN Activities Coordinator include:

Chibby was a lovely members of the group sharing his thoughts and feelings. Chibby was also very kind to our animals and understood to use kind hands. He built a lovely relationship with HugglePets staff where he was confident enough to make requests for the sessions. Well done Chibby!

SEN Activities Coordinator


*Charlie, with Rhonda the Rat*	*Charlie, with Mervin the Millipede*	*Kara, with Barbara the Bearded Dragon*

*Charlie, with Mabel the Therapy Rabbit*	*Charlie, enjoying some colouring with our Animal Handler*	*Lava, with Gus the Therapy Guinea Pig*

Meet Theo

Theo was put forward to HugglePetsCIC via the school as they thought that she would benefit from the programme to improve his wellbeing, meeting the animals and building new friendships within the group. Here is the feedback from the HugglePetsCIC SEN Activities Coordinator.

Feedback from the SEN Activities Coordinator include:

Theo was always very polite to staff and gentle with the animals during the HugglePets sessions. Theo shared some lovely answers around being kind to others and he enjoyed the bubbles at the sensory disco.

SEN Activities Coordinator

We are pleased to have been part of these positive changes with young people supporting their mental health.

If your school would like to book a 6 week Animal Assisted Activities programme then please Click Here to enquire.

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