Norman, our Pets as Therapy dog visits once a week and has a huge impact on our girls. We have 1 on 1 sessions where there is an identified need for pastoral support as well as reading sessions. Girls in Early Years and KS1 take part in ReadtoDogs through which our girls are building their confidence, fluency and joy of reading. Sue, Norman’s owner enjoys the sessions just as much if not even more ‘We are thoroughly enjoying our Wednesday morning visits and it has been the greatest fun for both of us. Norman loves meeting so many kind girls and I am impressed by all the interesting and enthusiastic pupils we have met. Lyonsdown has made us feel so welcome – thank you.’ (Sue, Pets as Therapy volunteer)

‘I was a bit nervous and when I got to pet him it made me feel much better’
‘He feels like clouds’
‘The best thing was, when it was my turn to stroke him, he looked up at me’
‘The best thing was, when it was my turn to stroke him, he looked up at me’