Honey started her new role at All Saints from November 2025. We see enormous benefits that caring for animals will bring to our students. We have developed a robust risk assessment and routines to keep all members of our community safe and to ensure that Honey is happy and secure. We have ensured the safety of students as a key priority. Honey is a golden retriever, who is trained and used to children.

Proposed benefits will include:

• Learning, including reading and literacy and some curriculum involvement and benefits.

• Self-esteem and interest for all students, especially for some of our most vulnerable groups.

• Anger management, bereavement and reducing stress.

• Developing responsibility.

• Love and support for groups of students.

• Knowledge and understanding of animals.

 

Frequently asked questions:

• Honey was trained as a puppy with Mrs Seaman and a professional dog trainer.

• Children will not be left unsupervised with Honey and there will always be adult supervision from staff who are experienced with dogs.

• No child, or adult, need to come into contact with Honey unless they want to.

• Honey is fully insured in and out of school. She is up to date with her vaccinations and will continue to be so.

• Honey’s toilet breaks will not be taken anywhere near where children play such as the playground and school field. Her toileting will take place off the school site. Staff taking her will of course ensure they are responsible and clean up after her!

• Hand cleansing facilities are available after contact with Honey.

• Honey will not be left at school overnight and will be assured of a loving home after the “day job” is over! She lives permanently with Mrs Seaman.

 

If you would like any further details please do not hesitate to contact us, please email the school office admin3101@welearn365.com