Small Animal Care

Changing Lives Through Small Animals

A hands-on programme exploring the world of animal care in a supportive and inclusive environment

Student with small animal at Changing Lives

Our Small Animal Course

Our small animal course is a hands-on, engaging programme designed specifically for students in our SEN school, offering a supportive and inclusive environment to explore the world of animal care.

Through interactive lessons and real-life experience, our students gain valuable life skills while building a sense of achievement and connection with the natural world.

"This course is perfect for learners with a passion for animals and is delivered at a pace and level suited to individual needs."

What You'll Learn

Our comprehensive curriculum covers essential knowledge and practical skills for animal care

Animal Care

Learn how to safely handle, feed, groom, and care for a variety of small animals

  • Safe handling techniques
  • Feeding and nutrition
  • Grooming and hygiene
  • Housing and environment

Animal Welfare Law

Understand the basic principles of animal welfare legislation

  • Animal rights and protections
  • The five welfare needs
  • Owner responsibilities
  • Reporting animal cruelty

Animal Biology

Explore how animals' bodies work in an accessible and engaging way

  • Basic anatomy
  • Life cycles
  • Animal behaviours
  • Health indicators

Animal Rescue

Discover how rescue centres operate and give animals a second chance

  • How rescue centres work
  • Rehabilitation processes
  • Visits to local rescues
  • Adoption and rehoming

Skills for Life

Our small animal course develops essential skills that transfer to everyday life

Empathy

Routine

Teamwork

Achievement

Connection

Meet Our Small Animals

Our students work with a variety of friendly small animals

Animals We Work With

Our students get hands-on experience with a variety of small animals

🐰 Rabbits
🐹 Guinea Pigs
🐀 Rats & Mice
🐱 Cats
🐔 Chickens
🦔 Hedgehogs

Discover Our Animal-Assisted Learning

Our small animal course is just one part of our unique curriculum. Explore our other animal programmes or arrange a visit.

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