🐾 Buddy Joins the Dog Mentor Family at Birch C of E! 🧡 I was at Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School near Colchester today to welcome their Dog Mentor, Buddy. It was a pleasure to spend the day with his owner Rebekah and handler Wendy in what is clearly a warm and welcoming school. It was a fantastic day from start to finish, and Buddy is going to make a really positive impact across the school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #BuddyTheDogMentor   #The

🐾 A Perfect Start to the New Year at West Leigh Infants! 🧡 It was my first course back in the new year, and it couldn’t have been a better start! I was at West Leigh Infants School in Southend today to welcome Loki and his owner Anne-Marie to The Dog Mentor programme. Loki will also be supported by his handlers Sarah, Claire and Sarah, and it was fantastic to hear the ideas coming from everyone about how they’ll implement the programme — both with specific children and acro

🐾 A Fantastic Return to Ely College! 🧡 I went back to Ely College today to train some more handlers for their Dog Mentor, Ralph. They joined the programme in 2023, and it was fantastic to return and see all the amazing things they are doing in their wonderful school. Today’s new handlers were Abigail and Laura, who were both brilliant and so enthusiastic about supporting Ralph in his role. It was also amazing to catch up with the wider team — such a passionate and welcoming

🐾 Welcoming Lovely Lilo to Shenstone School! 🧡 I was at the secondary site of Shenstone School in Belvedere today, a fantastic SEN setting, to welcome the VERY lovely Lilo as their new Dog Mentor. It was wonderful to spend time with her owner Emma and handler Sarah, who make a brilliant team around her. It was a fantastic day — calm, warm and full of positive moments — and the perfect way to end the week in such a great school. Lilo is going to make a truly meaningful diffe

🐾 A Wonderful Return to Burley and Woodhead Primary! 🧡 I went back to Burley and Woodhead Primary School in Burley in Wharfedale today. They joined the programme in October 2024, and it was fantastic to return and train some new handlers for their wonderful Dog Mentors, Winnie and Florrie. Today’s handlers were Fiona and Gen, who both did brilliantly. It was also so lovely to catch up with the headteacher, Nina, and to see just how much the school has embraced and embedded

🐾 Ruby Begins Her Journey at Ashby C of E Primary! 🧡 I was at Ashby C of E Primary School in Ashby-de-la-Zouch today with their new Dog Mentor, Ruby. It was fantastic to spend the day with her owner Shelly and see just how beautifully Ruby is already settling into her role. It was a truly wonderful day — such a warm, welcoming school and a perfect environment for Ruby to make a real difference. She’s going to be a brilliant addition to the school community. 🧡 www.thedogmen

🐾 Harvey Shines at Central Primary School! 🧡 I was at Central Primary School in Watford today working with their Dog Mentor, Harvey. It was lovely to spend the day with his owner Sabrina, along with handlers Tracey and Kaylee, who are building a really supportive team around him. It was a truly lovely day, and Harvey was absolutely amazing — calm, connected and full of potential. He’s going to make such a positive impact across the school. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #HarveyT

🐾 Back at Cherry Tree Primary With Bonnie! 🧡 Today I went back to Cherry Tree Primary in Watford, where Bonnie joined as their Dog Mentor in 2002 and has had an amazing impact ever since. Her owner is the headteacher, Cheska, and it’s always lovely to see the bond they share with the whole school community. I was back today to train some new handlers — Marie, Lorraine and Claire — and it was great to see their enthusiasm and commitment to continuing Bonnie’s brilliant work.

🐾 Chester Joins the Dog Mentor Team at Westlands and RADAR! 🧡 I was at Westlands School in Sittingbourne today to welcome their second Dog Mentor, Chester. It was great to spend the day with his owner Jade and handler Drew, and wonderful to be back at the school again. Chester will also be working at their Trust’s Alternative Provision, RADAR, where Jade’s other Dog Mentor already supports students — so he’s joining a fantastic, experienced team from day one. I had a really

🐾 Bingo Begins His Journey at Tuke School! 🧡 I was at Tuke School in London today to meet their very lovable Dog Mentor, Bingo, along with his owner Heidi, who is also the head teacher. It was a pleasure to spend the day in such a warm and welcoming SEN environment, where the connection between staff, students and Bingo was already so clear. It was a truly lovely day, and Bingo is going to bring so much comfort, joy and support to the school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.c

🎄 Chip Spreads Some Christmas Cheer at Kelsey Primary! 🧡 Today I was at Kelsey Primary School near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire with Chip, their lovely new Dog Mentor in training. It was great to work with his owner Katie in what was a really warm and welcoming school. We even managed to get a Christmas tree photo with Chip — the perfect festive touch for his first steps into the programme! He’s such a sweet dog, and he’s going to make a wonderful impact across the school.

🐾 Ollie the Dog Mentor at Goetre Primary! 🧡 Jenny Sleath has been on a school visit in Wales today, and she sent over a lovely update from her time at Goetre Primary School. She met their Dog Mentor, Ollie, along with his owner Bradleigh. Jenny said it was a great visit, and it was fantastic to see a school so “Ollie ready” — fully prepared, enthusiastic and clearly embracing everything their Dog Mentor brings to school life. I’m so pleased they had such a positive day, and

🌟 Millie Joins the Team at Creative Inclusion Learning Studio! 🧡 I was at Creative Inclusion Learning Studio in Sunderland today — an amazing alternative provision doing fantastic work with their students. Their new Dog Mentor is Millie, and it was wonderful to spend the day with her owner Joanne and handlers Linsay and Jess as we explored how Millie will support the setting. We were also joined by two students, Tia and Harry, who took part in the session brilliantly. It wa

🐾 Jenny’s First Solo Course in Cardiff — With Two New Dog Mentors! 🧡 Jenny Sleath had a fantastic time at St David’s Church in Wales Primary School in Cardiff today, delivering her very first solo Dog Mentor course — and it couldn’t have been at a more perfect school. They welcomed not one but two new Dog Mentors — Coco and Connie, with owner Mary and handlers Beccie and Tracy forming a wonderful team around them. Jenny said the school was so welcoming and supportive — a lo

🐾 Meet Mimi — Small in Size, Big in Heart! 🧡 I was at Maney Hill Primary School in Sutton Coldfield today to meet their new Dog Mentor — the very tiny and extremely cute Mimi. I was joined by her owner Chloe, and we had a lovely day in what is clearly a very caring and welcoming school. Even though Mimi is small, she has a huge amount to offer. Her gentle nature and calm presence will make a big impact across the school — proof that you don’t have to be big to make a big di

🌟 Nala Begins Her Journey at Stanton Vale School 🧡 I was at Stanton Vale School in Nottingham  today working with Nala , their wonderful Dog Mentor in training. It was a pleasure to meet her owner Beth , along with handlers Lisa, Lydia and Michelle , who are already forming a fantastic team around her. It was especially lovely to work in a SEN environment , and I could already see how Nala’s calm and gentle nature will make such a positive impact. She has so much potential

🐶 Otto Joins the Dog Mentor Family! 🧡 I was at Coates Primary School near Peterborough today with Otto, their wonderful Dog Mentor in training. It was a truly lovely school, and great to work with his owner Charlie and handlers Lindsey and Jennifer, who are already building a strong and supportive team around him. Otto was absolutely amazing — and as you’ll see in the photos, he was super happy to be joining our Dog Mentor family! Moments like today remind me just how speci

🚐 Baxter Tries Out the Dog Mentor Van! 🐾 I was at Lickey Hills Primary School in Birmingham today with Baxter, their lovely Dog Mentor in training. It was great to meet his owner Dave and spend time exploring how Baxter will begin his journey supporting the pupils across the school. The highlight of the day had to be Baxter hopping into the Dog Mentor van for the first time — he looked right at home and ready for adventures ahead! 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #BaxterTheDogMent

🐾 St Thomas Aquinas Welcomes Kobe! 🐾 I was at St Thomas Aquinas School in Birmingham today with Kobe, their wonderful new Dog Mentor. It was a pleasure to spend the day with his owner Moira, along with handlers Sonya and Louise — such a supportive and caring team already forming around Kobe. I was also joined by Natalie Carry, and as always, her many years of experience in education brought valuable insight that helped us shape the next steps for Kobe’s role in school. It’s