13th May 2025 | Canine Assisted Learning
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re celebrating more than just the wellbeing benefits our school dogs bring—we’re shining a light on their growing role in strengthening school communities across the UK With this year’s theme, “The Importance of Community,” we’ve... 
8th May 2025 | Canine Assisted Learning
As exam season rolls in, so do the waves of stress, anxiety, and pressure for students. The intensity of revision, coupled with the looming weight of performance expectations, can leave many feeling overwhelmed. But across the UK and beyond, a unique and heartwarming... 
1st May 2025 | Canine Assisted Learning
The Importance of Transparency and Training: Why Showcasing Your School Dog Matters Featuring Calthorpe School and their CAL-Affiliate and Practitioner School Dogs As the benefits of school dogs in education settings become increasingly recognised, so too does the... 
20th January 2025 | Canine Assisted Learning
How not to be blue on Blue Monday The third Monday of every January has named ‘Blue Monday’; the theory behind this is that this time of year is when it is cold, the fun of Christmas has been and gone, and it seems a long time until the school holidays and sunshine.... 
23rd December 2024 | Canine Assisted Learning, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health
Christmas can be tricky for many, here are a few helpful strategies to help this festive period. Written by Cal Practitioner Adeline Pilfold Not everyone looks forward to Christmas. For some Christmas is a difficult time.For those living in poverty, Christmas is a... 
10th October 2024 | Canine Assisted Learning, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health, Schools
World Mental Health day is celebrated on 10th October every year, and this year the theme is “it’s time to prioritise mental health in the work place”. I feel truly blessed that I am able to take my dog to work with me everyday. She provides me with support and...