Woody is the latest member of our team here at Lanchester EP School. Woody underwent 6 months training in school with Mrs Davis before he was fully assessed for his work in school.
Woody accompanies Mrs Davis to work 3 mornings per week – when meetings allow! You might find him out on the school gate at the start of the day, listening to readers or enjoying walks on the school grounds with children. He loves it when they throw his ball for him too!
School dogs have been proven to help develop pupils reading skills, improve behaviour, attendance and academic confidence, as well as increasing pupil understanding of responsibility and develop empathy and nurturing skills.
At Lanchester E.P. School Woody supports our staff team in bringing all of these benefits to our pupils. Our school dog has been trained by Lee from School of Dogs. Woody helps to motivate pupils to think and to learn, as most children have a high level of natural interest in, enthusiasm for and enjoyment of animals.
Woody has been on residentials with the children to Birdoswald Roman Wall and Seahouses and he always enjoys joining the children for Flourishing Friday!
More information about Woody
Woody is a Golden Labrador. He is five years old and lives with Mrs Davis and her family. Woody is a loving dog who enjoys playing with everyone he meets! His favourite place to visit is the beach where he loves to run into the sea and roll in the sand. His most treasured possession is his ball although whenever Mrs Davis arrives home, he greets her with a cushion in his mouth! Woody lives with Mollie who is a12 year old West Highland Terrier and Bruno, a 6 year old French Bull Dog. They do get up to mischief at home too!