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Lights, camera, action!
We joined Pets As Therapy at Frodsham Primary Academy yesterday to talk to the media about the amazing Read2Dogs initiative, made possible by funding from the Foundation’s biggest-ever grant of over £340,000.
Each week, pupils are invited to read aloud to therapy dog Opal, and owner Suzie Dickens, providing a calm reading experience. The programme has been particularly effective at supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping to improve their literacy skills, confidence and concentration in the classroom.
The grant awarded by the Foundation has allowed Pets As Therapy to expand their services into the Northwest and Scotland, broadening their reach.
We had a chat to Rachael Charterey, parent to Louis (age 8), who said: “As a parent, there is nothing better than seeing your child develop a newfound love for books and reading. Opal’s weekly visits are the highlight of Louis’ week - I’ve loved watching his reading skills grow and the confidence they now have when it comes to reading out loud and in front of other people. I always know when Opal has been to school as Louis jumps through the door in excitement and cannot wait to tell me which parts of the story Opal liked best that day.”
Want to be part of something special? Click the link to donate and make more projects like this possible.
www.petsfoundation.co.uk/get-involved/donate
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We had a fantastic time too! It was lovely to see and hear how Suzie and Opal have been welcomed into the school and the impact they have had on the pupils' reading and confidence. Thank you Pets Foundation for your continued support and enabling more visits like these to be made possible. #PetsAsTherapy #Read2Dogs #PetsFoundation #DogsInSchools #Education
Amazing xxx
Shhhh, quiet on set 🤫
We've been shooting some behind-the-scenes footage about an exciting project Pets As Therapyerapy today, watch this space for further updates tomorrow 👀 🥰 ... See MoreSee Less
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IFYKYK 😂
Who has a Border Collie? Or a dog that loves to retrieve? 🥰
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