1. Developing and delivering an education programme

2. Here’s what we’re going to look at: How to develop an education programme: Where to start Developing activities Format of a workshop Introductions Who are we? Why bother with education? An example workshop

3. Delivering your programme : P romoti ng your programme On the day Classroom management Feedback Questions The Dogs Trust education programme : What Dogs Trust does Resources & rewards Words of advice

4. Who are we? Education Officer for the West Midlands Joined Dogs Trust in 2009 Previously a primary school Teacher Also ran own education workshop company He’s a dog

5. Louise Close North East Donna Sayce Yorkshire Natalie Dexter East London Jo Morris West London Scott Spencer West Midlands Lynne Jones South Wales Jillian Saunders Dublin Angela Madigan North West Cathy Clyde Northern Ireland Lorraine Hare Glasgow

6. Why bother with education?

7. Why bother with education? “ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Chinese proverb

8. Why bother with education? “ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated .” Mahatma Ghandi

9. Why bother with education? “ Without publicity there can be no public support, and without public support every nation must decay.” Benjamin Disraeli

10. Why bother with education? It’s also fun.

11. An example workshop

12. Developing your education programme

13. Developing your education programme Start 1 2 3 Go!

14. Developing your education programme What do you want to do? Start 1 2 3 Go!

15. Developing your education programme Who do you want to do it with? Start 1 2 3 Go!

16. Developing your education programme What do you need to do this? Start 1 2 3 Go!

17. Developing your education programme Now the hard work begins… Start 1 2 3 Go!

18. Developing your education programme 1. What do you want to do? What are your key messages? Do you want to go out to schools or do you want them to come to you? What will be your ‘hook’? What will the schools get out of it?

19. Developing your education programme 2. Who do you want to do it with? Choose your age group carefully – infants vs teenagers. Research the education system – what subjects can you tap into? What is the lesson structure for the age you want to work with? What other groups are doing the same thing? – too many = problem.

20. Developing your education programme Now the hard work begins 3. What do you need to do this? Always speak to the local municipals / councils. They will provide: information on what legal requirements there are any ‘passports’ or checks you need to have tell you the best way to contact schools the details of all the local schools

21. Developing your education programme Creating your activities

22. Developing your education programme Question: What is the secret to a successful activity?

23. Developing your education programme Answer: Fun (but what is fun?)

24. Developing your education programme Fun is: doing not listening talking not silent movement not stillness completely different for each age group everything a teacher fears most

25. Developing your education programme Planning your activities: Infants like short, simple, tactile activities Primary school pupils like games and drama Teenagers like activities where they can express themselves (and get away with things they wouldn’t normally) All teachers like activities that don’t involve them and that fit in with their curriculum

26. Developing your education programme How long should an activity be? Average attention span in minutes = age + 5 (up to a maximum of 15 minutes) Infants – length of workshop = 15 minutes (max 2 activities) Primary school pupils – length of workshop 40 – 50 minutes (max 4 activities) Teenagers – length of workshop 50 minutes to 1 hour (Max 4 activities) Always try to make workshops fit in with school timetable

27. Developing your education programme But more importantly, don’t be afraid to finish early.

28. Developing your education programme The 3 stages of a workshop The introduction: outlines the purpose of the workshop allows you to assess the class for ability and trouble makers builds excitement and enthusiasm for what you’re going to do involves a quick activity to get the class going

29. Developing your education programme The 3 stages of a workshop The main phase: This is where your activities take place Don’t be afraid to change what you had planned Always remind the pupils the purpose of the workshop At the end of the main phase, bring all the pupils back together

30. Developing your education programme The 3 stages of a workshop The plenary: This is your opportunity to see if the pupils have understood your message Ask them questions and let them ask you some, too Remind the class of the work that you do Reward the class for their work

31. Developing your education programme Assemblies Schools like stories with morals / themes Pupils like assemblies that are different to normal They’re a great way to get a ‘foot in the door’ Make them interactive Make them funny But, make sure they don’t over run

32. Delivering your education programme

33. Delivering your education programme 1. How are you going to promote your programme?

34. Delivering your education programme 2. What do you need to do on the day?

35. Delivering your education programme 3. How are you going to find out if it went well?

36. Delivering your education programme 1. How are you going to promote your programme? Advertising – local press, libraries, shops, and your own web page Using media stories as a ‘hook’ to get interest Running competitions A newsletter or regular letters/emails to schools “ Cold calling” – know who to speak to, though

37. Delivering your education programme Hot tips for promoting your programme: Don’t be afraid to be cheeky – try anything once but know when to stop Look at the school year and target particular events / topics Know your local newspaper contacts and keep in touch with them Don’t give up – just one booking can open the doors

38. Delivering your education programme 2. What do you need to do on the day? Make sure you have the following: Address and telephone number of school Details on how many workshops you’re doing and the ages of those involved All activities, resources, and rewards you need Copies of any police checks, risk assessments or planning that you may need

39. Delivering your education programme Delivering your workshop Humans communicate in 3 ways: Body language – 55% of communication so be animated Tone of voice – 38% of communication so use your voice Language – 7% of communication but choose your words carefully

40. Delivering your education programme Delivering your workshop Managing the class: Children can become easily distracted and bored so keep things fast and lively If you do not like a child’s behaviour, let them know in a polite and kind way A quick game of ‘do this, do that’ with younger children is an excellent technique to refocus Silence is a powerful tool with older children who are chatting

41. Delivering your education programme Delivering your workshop Managing the class: Always praise good behaviour – it will encourage the rest to copy Try not to tell a child they’re wrong, tell them they were ‘close’ You’re in charge – this is your time and your workshop – don’t let pupils or teachers hijack it but be polite Have fun – the children will pick up on it and join in

42. Delivering your education programme Delivering your workshop Managing the class: Always give the children the chance to ask questions and give their thoughts – it’ll help them remember your message Always give the children something at the end of the workshop – it’ll act as a reminder and help promote you

43. Delivering your education programme 3. How are you going to find out if it went well? Feedback from schools, teachers, pupils and parents is vita l Constructive criticism can help strengthen your workshops – praise can be used to promote them Leave a feedback form with the school asking for their opinion Collate and record all feedback received – it’ll also help keep track of where you’ve been and what worked well Keep trying new things and don’t be frightened of failure

44. The Dogs Trust education programme 1. What is your Education Programme?

45. The Dogs Trust education programme 2. What resources and rewards do you use?

46. The Dogs Trust education programme 3. Is there any advice you can give?

47. What is Dogs Trust Education Programme? It’s made up of three things: An educational web site Curriculum linked resources for teachers Education Officers providing workshops It’s all completely free The Dogs Trust education programme

48. The educational website Two separate sections – one for children, one for teachers For the children there are fun activities and games For the teachers there are free downloadable resources Also short films, information about fundraising, and links to the Education Officers The Dogs Trust education programme www.learnwithdogs.co.uk

49. Curriculum linked resources All referenced to National Curriculum Resources available for foundation, primary and secondary school pupils Ready to go, with all planning and worksheets etc… provided Can be used by teacher as stand alone lesson or as part of a visit by an Education Officer The Dogs Trust education programme

50. Education Officers Workshops follow 4 themes: Responsible Dog Ownership, A Dogs Needs, Safety Around Dogs, Careers with Dogs Trust Workshops can also be tailored to suit a schools particular need Education Officers based in key areas where stray dog numbers are large All workshops are linked to the National Curriculum and are completely free The Dogs Trust education programme

51. Resources & rewards The Dogs Trust education programme

52. Words of Advice Don’t panic – it’s never going to be as bad a you think Arrive at least 10 minutes early – it’ll help you to prepare and relax. Take with you something to drink – it’ll help your throat Take a look around the classroom first – it’ll tell you a lot about what to expect The Dogs Trust education programme

53. Words of Advice And finally, always be honest with the children – but not too honest. The Dogs Trust education programme

54. Any questions?

55. Thanks for listening & Good Luck! You can always contact us at: [email_address]