Our Services
Educational Consultancy:
Course Development
Animal Focused offers a range of educational consultancy services, including developing, designing, and creating content for animal welfare focused courses, qualifications and assessments, both for online and face to face delivery.
Vicky holds a BSc in Animal Science, and is an experienced animal welfare lecturer and education manager. With experience working with organisations including Pearson BTEC, City & Guilds and Ifate, Vicky brings a wealth of curriculum development and subject specific knowledge to all projects.
Educational Consultancy: Dogs in school support
With increasing numbers of schools having dogs on site for therapeutic purposes Animal Focused offers a range of support services to ensure the welfare of the dog and the safety of all staff and pupils.
From bespoke risk assessments and animal welfare policies to staff CPD on dog behaviour and managing pupil - dog and pupil interactions.
We also offer educational sessions at schools, care homes and community groups across Northamptonshire, on the topic of dog safety, helping individuals develop an understanding of dogs and their behaviour to help keep everyone safe and reduce the occurrence of dog bites.
Educational Consultancy:
Training and Assessment
Animal Focused offers bespoke training, coaching and quality assurance for pet professionals, animal care organisations and Local Authority Officers.
We offer bespoke packages to meet your business’s needs, covering topics including staff inductions, safe manual handling, policy development and animal care and welfare. We support businesses to raise standards through quality assurance audits and reviews.
We work with City of London Animal Health Inspectors to deliver online and face to face training to Local Authority officers on animal licensing.
Educational Consultancy: International training and course development
Animal Focused offer international services for course development, quality assurance and training. We can support schools and organisations to identify and prepare for delivery of UK vocational qualifications through face to face and online sessions. We can support in new course development, ensuring content and assessments are mapped to the National Occupational Standards.
International clients include Pearson International and the International School of Canine Psychology.
and canine assisted therapy
Licensed by West Northants Council - LN/000002401
Working with Northampton based Animals in Mind and Easton Way Farm, Animal Focused offers animal assisted interventions and education across a range of settings. Animal Focused works with a range of animal species, specialising in canine assisted therapy and interventions with therapy dog, Hero.
We work in small groups or with individuals, specialising in providing animal assisted therapy to neuro-diverse individuals and those with additional needs. We are recognised by West Northamptonshire Council and are listed on their Local Offer.
Animal assisted interventions can provide numerous benefits to clients including emotional regulation, increased self-esteem and confidence and development of gross motor skills.
Vicky is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of animal management. She truly cares about the importance of high educational standards, together with the sharing of information to improve animal welfare.
Donna McKechnie
Senior Assessment Associate - Pearson
Testimonials
Vicky played a key role in the development of outline content for the animal care and management T level and several apprenticeships. She has demonstrated considerable knowledge of the animal care sector and a commitment to develop accessible, high quality training products for all. She is a pleasure to work with.
Dean Jones
Senior Product Manager - IFATE
Vicky has unrivalled experience in education matters related to animal welfare and is a true professional, with an ability to present well at all levels. I have been involved with two projects led by Vicky and I cannot fault her enthusiasm, knowledge and ability to deliver a completed course, overachieving in every aspect. Vicky is passionate about the benefits of human - animal interaction and has incredible empathy with people of all ages and circumstances.
Steve Bennett - Manager - DogFriendly
I have worked with Vicky for many years on dog grooming and animal care projects including qualification & apprenticeship developments. Vicky is very knowledgeable about educational & industry content and is able to fulfil obligations & work to deadlines.
Joanne Angus LCGI
Director - Summit Groomer Training Group
I have been working with Vicky on apprenticeship developments. She is extremely knowledgeable, has a clear care and passion for animals and education and is very friendly, approachable and professional. I would have no hesitation in working with her again.
Lucy Lloyd
Manager - ScenterBarks Daycare