Bringing lessons to life

Are you planning a lesson involving animals? We provide structured, curriculum-linked educational sessions using a range of animals including invertebrates, mammals, amphibians, birds and reptiles, delivered directly within the classroom. Get in touch with us to make a booking.

All our staff are DBS checked and licensed, we have full liability insurance cover and a risk assessment.

School visits by The Animal Man

Prior to the school visit, inform us of which animals you'd like to see at your school. We will then tailor our session to achieve maximum learning. The early learning goals can be addressed using animals as a stimulus. The teachers need to decide how they would want to make use of the visiting lecturer, as a presentation to a large group of pupils or work with a year group or class. All you need to do is consider which animals would be appropriate for the age group and work being undertaken by the pupils and we will do the rest. If you have any questions, or would like to ask what we think would be best for your age group, give us a call.

Our educational programmes include:

Our sessions are designed to support subjects ordinarily taught within the National Curriculum and are adapted to suit the appropriate key stage. Content is tailored in consultation with teaching staff to ensure alignment with current topics and learning objectives.

Examples of curriculum links include:

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Understanding the World – living things, habitats, and the natural environment

• Observing similarities and differences in living organisms

• Developing curiosity and questioning about the natural world

Key Stage 1

• Science – identifying and classifying animals (mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, invertebrates)

• Science – basic needs of animals and habitats

• Geography – understanding environments and where animals live

Key Stage 2

• Science – classification of living things and grouping organisms

• Science – habitats, ecosystems, and adaptation

• Science – food chains and environmental changes

• Geography – biomes, climates, and global habitats

Key Stage 3

• Biology – cells, organisation, and systems in animals

• Biology – reproduction and life cycles

• Biology – ecosystems, interdependence, and biodiversity

• Biology – adaptation and natural selection

Sessions are structured with clear learning objectives and are designed to reinforce and support classroom teaching. Live animals are used as a teaching aid to provide real-world examples, enhancing understanding and engagement with the subject matter.

Educational programmes for schools, nurseries, care homes and community settings throughout the West Midlands. Message The Animal Man on

07813 895 241