Our newest member of the SHV Team is settling in well as she begins her training as a support animal for our students. Although still in the early stages of her training, Bess is already having a positive impact around school. There have already been a few occasions with pupils who may have been struggling with anxiety and the ability to take Bess on a walk around the school has really helped to relax them. When anyone sees Bess in the corridor they start to smile and it has a real calming effect on pupils. Well done Bess, we hope you have a very successful career here at Sandhill View.

You can read more about the impact Bess is having in her new role in a recent article by The Sunderland Echo.