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Safe and Inclusive AAI for Diverse Learners
£40.00 GBP
Taxes included.
Overview
This course equips educators and facilitators with the knowledge and skills to design inclusive, safe, and culturally sensitive Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in educational settings. Participants will learn how to adapt AAI activities for neurodiverse learners, students with physical or sensory needs, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. The course covers practical strategies for accessibility, risk assessment, and ethical practice, ensuring that interventions are equitable, effective, and respectful of both students and animals. Through case studies, examples, and reflective exercises, participants will gain the confidence to implement AAI programmes that promote engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion for all learners.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define inclusivity in the context of Animal-Assisted Interventions
- Recognise and respond to diverse student needs, including neurodiversity, sensory or physical differences, and cultural considerations
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and design safe, appropriate AAI activities
- Match animals and activities to individual student profiles
- Apply ethical principles and respect cultural boundaries when implementing AAI programmes
Who This Course is For
This beginner-level course is suitable for social workers, teachers, parents, and SEND specialists who want to develop inclusive and safe Animal-Assisted Interventions for learners in educational settings.
Next Steps
Strengthen your understanding, build your confidence, and develop practical strategies to deliver inclusive, ethical, and safe AAI programmes. Enrol now and take the next step toward creating engaging and supportive learning environments where all students can benefit from the human-animal bond.