As you are aware, we are big fans of pets and believe that animals provide a great opportunity for children to develop positive relationships and a nurturing nature.
Over the last few weeks we have seen an increasing number of parents arriving at school with dogs and I understand that the school run is a great opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.
I ask that those taking the opportunity to walk dogs as part of the school drop off routine have consideration for others by not standing at the school gates with them or tying them up unattended.
Whilst we do have therapy pets in school, they are insured and risk assessed for suitability working with children, hence the exception for school approved therapy dogs.