Mollie the School Dog

For many years, our school has been lucky to have School Dogs.  That’s a dog who lives with a member of staff but comes to school regularly to work with children and be part of the school family.  We have a school dog because we believe that they help to teach children non-violence , empathy, respect, kindness, love, responsibility friendship and trust.  

Mollie is our current school dog. She lives with Mrs Ward and will come to school on Wednesday and Fridays.

Mollie loves having strokes on her back, listening to children reading  a book and looking at great learning that children have done in books or on the iPad.

We aim to promote good practice in animal care. Sensible measures are taken to reduce the risk of infection to the children and to staff.

Children are taught how to interact gently with any animals in school. They are taught correct procedures in handling and caring for animals under the direct supervision of adults; they are also encouraged to take a shared responsibility for the care of the animals, under direct supervision. 

For more information about our school dogs please see the information below: 

• School Dog policy 
• School Dog Risk Assessment 
• Mollie the School Dog information leaflet