Teachers in the classroom

Whether you’re seeking quick ideas, full lesson plans, or opportunities to fundraise, we offer a wide range of resources to support you.

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Welcome back to school!

We hope you and your pupils had a wonderful summer. As the new term begins, why not explore some of our seasonal activities to bring animal welfare learning into your classroom?

Here are some ideas to get you started this autumn:

Wildlife in autumn

Explore the changes animals go through as the weather turns colder, from gathering food to finding shelter. 

Kindness in action

How can you inspire pupils to think about how they can help animals in their local community?

live interactive session for learners

Calling all Primary Schools!

Join the Pet Education Partnership’s ‘Fireworks, Animals and Me’ assembly on Zoom, designed especially for schools and educators. This FREE interactive session features videos from children’s TV star and RSPCA Ambassador Rory The Vet, who will guide young learners on how to help animals feel safe during fireworks, exploring practical ways to keep pets calm and protected.

Together, we’ll explore why firework safety matters not only for people, but also for the animals we love. This interactive webinar is a valuable resource for teachers who want to promote safety and kindness during fireworks season.

A choice of times:
📅 Date: 4th November
🕒 Time: 1:10 - 1:30pm
💻 Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

or

📅 Date: 5th November
🕒 Time: 9:10 - 9:30am
💻 Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

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A dog running along the beach with a toy in his mouth

Happy and healthy animals

This video assembly explores what keeps animals happy and healthy, showcasing farm animals, pets, and wildlife living fulfilling lives.

Key stage 1

These lessons help learners understand the needs of animals while drawing meaningful parallels to their own lives. By exploring a range of topics, learners discover how much we share—such as the need for a safe home, healthy food, and good company. This connection builds empathy and responsibility, inspiring young minds to make positive choices that benefit both animals and people.

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A healthy diet

Explore the building blocks of a healthy diet for humans and animals.
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A safe space

Learn why creating a calm environment is important for both us and animals.

Relationships and choice

Explore how kindness, respect, and trust shape our relationships.
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Healthy mind and body

Value the importance for taking care of animals and ourselves.

Key stage 2

Our learning programme, tailored for young people aged 7-13, explores the different ways we interact with animals, sparking meaningful discussions. We encourage critical thinking and provide opportunities for young people to learn how to become responsible citizens for people, animals, and our planet.

A family planting a tree

Introduction to responsibility

Identify what responsibility means in our daily lives and discuss what this means with young people.
A cat with it's owner

Responsibility for pets

Explore what our pets need to thrive and encourage critical thinking about the role we play in their wellbeing.
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Ethics for animals that are farmed

Encourage thought for how ethical choices in farming and food can support happier, healthier animals.
A group of children exploring a forest and a stream

Ethics involving wildlife

Discover the challenges wildlife face and learn how we can all create a better world for us and animals.

Wider learning opporunities

A group of children walking in a line in the forest

Fundraising

Inspire your students with our free resources to support your next fundraising activity!
An RSPCA staff member with a dog

Careers information

The RSPCA offers a diverse range of career paths, from inspectors to education roles at head office.