Animal welfare education for school children: A resource for veterinary professionals
A ready-to-deliver school resource designed to inspire children to care for pets responsibly and sustainably - from The Pet Education Partnership (PEP) and Vet Sustain
The Pet Education Partnership (PEP), a collaboration between eight of the leading animal welfare charities in the UK, and Vet Sustain have announced an exciting new collaboration to equip veterinary professionals with engaging, ready-to-deliver school sessions designed to inspire children to care for pets responsibly and sustainably.
Drawing on the findings of PEP’s Children and Pets Survey 2025, which revealed that veterinary professionals are the most trusted source of pet care information for 53% of the young people surveyed, this initiative aims to harness that trust to make a lasting impact.
The jointly developed session will be tailored for vets and vet nurses to present in primary schools across the UK, combining PEP’s expertise in educational outreach with Vet Sustain’s focus on sustainability, and both organisations’ knowledge of animal welfare. The content will cover key topics such as what animals need to be happy and healthy, how we can help pets achieve this, and how we can make the world a better place for both people and animals - with activities such example ‘appointments’ and the chance to make a ‘pet planet promise’ - designed to spark curiosity and encourage empathy.
How to use the resource
1. Download the resource from this page as a Powerpoint Presentation.
2. Use the editable photo and text fields on slides 2, 12, 22, 23, and 24 to personalise the presentation to you and your workplace.
3. Please refrain from editing the pages, images, and text relating to PEP ad Vet Sustain, as these have received prior approval from our organisations.
4. Utilise the Presenters Notes containing prompts, as needed, during delivery in primary school/early years settings.
Acknowledgements
Vet Sustain would like to thank PEP for collaborating with us on this important initiative, and to Ark Veterinary Practice and Rachael Honeyman RVN for providing a case study.
About PEP
The Pet Education Partnership (PEP) is dedicated to promoting the benefits of responsible pet ownership and fostering positive relationships between children and animals through education, research and outreach. The partnership brings together eight of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities: PDSA, RSPCA, Blue Cross, Dogs Trust, Cats Protection, Woodgreen, SSPCA and USPCA.
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Delivering animal welfare education to school children: a resource for veterinary professionals