Overview

Animal-Assisted Learning is an essential guide to transforming teaching practices through the integration of animals into educational settings. The book explores how animals can significantly enhance cognitive, emotional and social development, turning education into an engaging, life-affirming experience. Packed with professional wisdom, chapters: Delve into the psychological benefits of animal therapy that support mental health, particularly for children with special educational needs or those in early years settings Cover the practicalities of bringing animals into your environment, from risk assessments to ethical considerations, ensuring a safe and enriching space for all Contain a wealth of real-life case studies illustrating the transformational impact of animal-assisted learning in a range of settings Combining a theoretical background with detailed practical guidance, this book offers a new way of doing things. It is an essential, inspiring resource for all early years and primary educators, SEND practitioners, care workers and anyone passionate about making learning inclusive, effective and joyful for every child.

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Author:   Jenny Phillips ,  Dawn Newman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781041092797

ISBN 10:   1041092792
Pages:   164
Publication Date:   23 February 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

ABOUT THE AUTHORS ABOUT THIS BOOK: HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE CHAPTER 1: THE EDUCATIONAL POWER OF ANIMALS THE HEART OF ANIMAL ASSISTED EDUCATION THE HOLISTIC BENEFITS UNDERSTANDING THE SENSORY CONNECTION THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COGNITIVE AND ACADEMIC SKILLS SENSORY AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS BEHAVIOUR AND WELLBEING EXAMPLE USE CASES FOR CROSS-CURRICULAR INTEGRATION CHAPTER 2: ANIMAL THERAPY IN ACTION: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL POWER OF ANIMALS IN EDUCATION SETTINGS REGULATING EMOTIONS THROUGH ANIMAL INTERACTIONS THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION FOCUS SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE SYNDROME TREATMENT SKUNKS AND SCHIZOPHRENIA CHAPTER 3: INTRODUCING CHILDREN TO ANIMALS AND FARM THERAPY (A PROCESS) LAYING THE GROUNDWORK BRINGING THE VISION TO LIFE STEP-BY-STEP START WITH WHY PREP AND PARENTS BUILDING ROUTINES MAINTAINING THE ENVIRONMENT ANIMAL INTRODUCTIONS CHECKLIST KEEPING THE THEORY IN MIND CHAPTER 4: RISK ASSESSING ANIMAL INTERACTIONS CHAPTER 5: THE BORING STUFF: BUSINESS CASING, PLANNING, AND OVERCOMING OBJECTIONS IN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING WHAT IS A BUSINESS CASE? THE PRINCIPLES OF A BUSINESS CASE HOW TO USE OBJECTIONS BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS CASE CHAPTER 6: FARM SCHOOL IS OPEN! NOW WHAT? RIVERSIDE EDUCATION: A WHOLE-SCHOOL APPROACH TO ANIMAL-ASSISTED LEARNING EMZI MILLS-FRATER: BUILDING AN ANIMAL EDUCATION CENTRE LESLEY FORRESTER: NORTHERN ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPIES AND ACTIVITIES (NAATA) JAYNE HAIGH: GOXHILL MEADOWS HEARTS AND MINDS JENNY PHILLIPS: STARTING FROM SCRATCH RYAN PERRY: A FIRST-GENERATION FARMER WITH A PASSION FOR RARE BREEDS AND PUBLIC SERVICE JOSH: NOAH’S A.R.T. CEDARS SCHOOL, GATESHEAD: ANIMAL-ASSISTED WELLBEING INTERVENTIONS MATTHEW COLLEY: A SCHOOL-BASED PRACADEMIC CHAPTER 7: NO ROOM? DON’T WORRY! WAYS TO INCORPORATE ANIMAL LEARNING WITHOUT ANIMAL CARE RESPONSIBILITIES IN FOCUS - REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES CHAPTER 8: FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL QUESTIONS BEST ANIMALS FOR DIFFERENT SETTINGS COMMON ISSUES AND TROUBLESHOOTING UK LAW AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS CHAPTER 9: FINDING (OR INVENTING) YOUR OWN CAREER PATH WITH CHILDREN AND ANIMALS MATTHEW COLLEY ABIDE ZENENGA JENNY PHILLIPS INDEX

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Jenny Phillips currently works as a teacher and has qualifications in Farm and Animal Therapy and an MA in Inclusive Education, specifically focusing on the therapeutic use of animals with children who have SEN to help education, development, growth, health and wellbeing. Jenny has previously worked as a paediatric/neonatal nurse and SEND practitioner, and as a lecturer in Child Health at Middlesex University. Dawn Newman is a communities engagement and membership professional with a background in project management and employability, and an MSc in Digital Journalism. She previously worked for NCFE, where she was responsible for the systems, strategy and forward direction of CACHE Alumni, a membership organisation for care, health, early years and education.

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