Here at Heathlands, we are lucky to have a Pets As Therapy READ 2 DOGS programme, which is designed to give pupils opportunities to increase their confidence of, and enjoyment in reading.

READ 2 DOGS will give pupils an opportunity to practise and enjoy reading away from their peers, to an audience that will enjoy the experience as much as the child does. There are weekly session of 15 minutes, reading to a Pets As Therapy registered dog, Gabe, under the supervision of the P.A.T. dog’s owner and a member of school staff.

Gabe is a specially registered dogs who normally visit in hospitals, hospices, care homes, etc and will remain on the lead and under control at all times. A full risk assessment has been completed.