We are proud to announce we have a  Dog Mentor at our School!

Dog Mentor

Clyro CiW  School is proud to work with a trained Dog Mentor to support pupils’ wellbeing, confidence, and engagement with learning.

Rosie, our Dog Mentor is a specially trained dog who works at  school to help children develop emotional regulation, communication skills, and positive relationships.

Through structured sessions, our pupils can interact with the Dog Mentor in a calm and supportive environment. Activities may include reading to the dog, practising gentle handling, learning about body language, and building trust. These interactions can help reduce anxiety, improve focus, and encourage children who may find school challenging.

Research and experience show that working with therapy dogs can:

• Boost confidence and self-esteem

• Support emotional wellbeing

• Improve social and communication skills

• Encourage reading and learning engagement

• Help children develop empathy and responsibility

All Dog Mentor sessions are carefully supervised by trained staff and follow strict welfare, hygiene, and safeguarding guidelines to ensure a safe experience for both pupils and the dog.

The Dog Mentor program is part of our commitment to nurturing the whole child—supporting not only academic success but also emotional wellbeing and personal development.