Our Mission Statement &
Values
At Serenity Animal Assisted Intervention our mission is to work with children to overcome challenges in their lives. We do this through a Life Coaching format where children engage within a bespoke curriculum to help overcome the challenges they face in life. This could include Confidence Boosting, Reducing Anxiety and Improving Communication Skills. Please see the Examples of Work webpage for more information around our bespoke work.
At Serenity, we believe in the transformative power of the human-animal bond. Our values of Confidence, Creativity, Courage and Community lie at the heart of what we do. We look to instil confidence in children through our creative bespoke curriculum with animal interactions. During this process we encourage children to show courage in their work. There will be times where we work outside of our comfort zones and this is where we grow as an individual. We aim for children to take the experience of overcoming challenges out into the community. Serenity Values:
1. Confidence in Quality: We uphold the highest standards in animal assisted intervention. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every interaction leaves a lasting positive impact.
2. Creativity in our approaches: We embrace creativity as a catalyst for our work. Our innovative curriculum and interventions are designed to inspire children to overcome their challenges. From art therapy sessions to interactive play, we encourage imaginative exploration.
3. Courage and Compassion: We approach our work with courage and empathy. Our volunteer/animal teams fearlessly step into challenging situations, providing comfort and support. We believe that healing often requires bravery, with our children and animals exemplifying this spirit.
4. Community Connection: We actively engage with our local community, collaborating with healthcare professionals, educators, and facility leaders. By establishing and communicating high standards of practice, we ensure that our animal-assisted intervention positively impacts the lives of children who in turn can take these life skills into the community.
Use the Contact Us page to book a free consultation meeting to find out more about our Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels of service.
Dog First Aid - Emergency Canine Care
Having an up-to-date animal first aid emergency certificate has multiple advantages:
Understanding Vital Signs: This knowledge can be crucial in identifying if your pet is unwell or in distress.
Handling Emergency Situations: This can be life-saving for your pet in case of an accident or sudden illness.
Preventive Care: To help in maintaining their overall health and well-being.
Confidence and Calmness: Knowing how to use medical emergency more calmly and confidently
Rugby Dog Training Club's Beginner Course
This certificate marks an important milestone in a dog's journey towards becoming a therapy dog. This qualification demonstrates that the dog has mastered essential skills such as basic obedience, calm behaviour in various environments, and proper socialization with both humans and other dogs. It reflects the dog's foundational readiness to advance to more specialized training, laying the groundwork for the temperament and discipline required in a therapy setting.
Qualified Teacher
Peter has over 20 years experience as a qualified Teacher (Batchelor Arts with Qualified Teaching Status from Chichester University) working in three different counties. He has held both Middle and Senior Management roles at two All Through Schools (Reception to Year 13) in London and within a large Educational Trust in Northamptonshire. He has been a Designated Safeguarding Lead overseeing all Looked After Children.
Qualified Life Coach
Peter is a Level 3 Qualified Diploma Life Coach which is accredited by The Complementary Medical Association. He gained this qualification to understand yourself and how people learn and think. His Life Coaching approach can be adapted to understand your child’s specific need. The work hinges around ‘Active Listening, Setting Goals, Changing Beliefs, Achieving Goals and SMART Goals for success.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Peter has the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within an All Through School (Reception to Year 13). A role that requires strong leadership, effective communication, approachability, trustworthiness, critical thinking, resilience and attention to detail. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of children. A key role within any educational setting which focusses upon Policy Implementation, Training and Awareness, being a Point of Contact, Offering Support and Guidance whilst Monitoring and Reviewing all aspects of Safeguarding.
National Behaviour Hub Leader
Peter works closely with a CEO of an Educational Trust to support a large number of schools across the country in offering a tailored support package aimed at improving behaviour in schools. With over 370,000 pupils impacted and 663 school across England benefitting, please do take time to read the case studies as part of this support by clicking More Info below.
Designated Leader for Looked After Children
Some of the most valuable interactions Peter has with pupils in school is with children who are Looked After (LAC). These are children who are in the care of the Local Authority. Working closely with different county Virtual School Headteachers to ensure pupils receive the necessary support to achieve their full potential is an area Peter thoroughly enjoys. If you would like to know more about this area of work please read here:
NFER (National Foundation for Educational Research
Peter is a Senior Leader in Education who supports Research Associates at the NFER in leading independent research, assessment and insights into education. Peter has supported several areas including Attendance and Safeguarding which has contributed towards Educational Research, Policy Influence, Support for Schools and Publications and Reports.
If you would like to know more about the NFER please read here:
Alternative Provisions Quality Assurance
Peter works with several Alternative Provisions to support children who may not thrive in a mainstream school setting. Peter works to Quality Assure these provisions in providing tailored educational pathways and environments that better meet the needs of some children.
He works closely with the following Alternative Provisions -
UK Dog Therapy Qualification
Peter has been working with Therapy Dog Training UK who are the UKs leading centre for Therapy Dog Training and assessment. To gain Therapy Dog Visiting Award Peter has completed several qualifications, these include:
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Complete Therapy Dog Training Workshops 1 & 2
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Therapy Dog Training Temperament Assessment
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Visiting Award
Accreditations
Meet the Team
Learn more about the people and animals behind Serenity.
Rocco, Pedigree Labrador Retriever
Support Dog
Rocco was born on a farm in a village called Pillerton Priors, just outside of Stratford Upon Avon. Growing up with nine brothers and sisters in December 2022 proved to be a busy Christmas period for Rocco! He moved to Warwickshire when he was two months old and lives in a family home with owners Peter and Laura and their two children. Rocco has successfully passed the Therapy Dog Training UK accreditation with Temperament assessment. He works in a Northamptonshire School as a school therapy dog helping support children with Educational Health Care Plans and Disabilities, children in care and children who require additional intervention and support to overcome challenges within life.
Favourite Animal: Dogs (obviously)
Peter
Director of Serenity Animal Assisted Intervention
Teacher
Life Coach for Children
Dog Handler
Peter has over 20 years experience as a qualified Teacher (Batchelor Arts with Qualified Teaching Status) working in three different counties. He has held both Middle and Senior Management roles at two All Through Schools (Reception to Year 13) in London and within a large Trust in Northamptonshire. He has been a Designated Safeguarding Lead and has worked with the Department of Education on the National Behaviour Hubs Programme. He is the owner of Rocco, Serenity’s founding animal (Labrador Retriever). As a Life Coach for children he is passionate about children overcoming challenges they are faced with.
Favourite Animal: Dogs
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James
Head of Digital Marketing and Photography for Animal Assisted Intervention
James attended a top performing Grammar School in Warwickshire which led to studying at the University of London. James holds an abundance of talent when it comes to digital work. James’ role at Serenity is to oversee all aspects of Digital Marketing and Photography including the website, promotional work and all social media platforms.
Favourite Animal: Cats
Andy
Support Trainer for Serenity Animal Assisted Intervention
Andy worked for the London Metropolitan Police. His accolades include:
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Two time National Dog Handling champion
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Four working trials champion
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Two Kennel Club championships
Over 100 Tracking Dog Qualifications with a total of 22 Challenge Certificate wins.
He has been working with Peter to help support the growth and development of Rocco. Andy works with the Stunt Dogs and Animals Production Team who are specialist suppliers to the film, TV and advertising industry of trained animals. Andy has recently worked with animals in promotional work for Battersea Dog and Cats Home coupled with being on set for Mission Impossible.
Favourite Animal: Dogs
Emma
Support Trainer for Serenity Animal Assisted Intervention
Emma has worked with animals her entire life including being a Working Trials Champion with her amazing Rik the Border Collie. She has two Kennel Club Championship Patrol successes to her name. Emma has also trained horses for the Metropolitan Police including the presence of the Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Favourite Animals: Horses and Dogs
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Charity Work
One of Serenity’s core values is Community and we want to support the local community as much as possible. Our involvement in the local community through animal-assisted interventions is not just about providing a service; it's about creating a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and the community as a whole. We are dedicated to continuing this important work and exploring new ways to support and engage with our community.
Serenity has helped support these local charities:
Care Homes in Rugby, Warwickshire:
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Barchester Overslade House Care Home
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Website: Barchester Overslade House
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Butlers Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare
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Website: Butlers Mews Care Home
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Animal Charities in Rugby, Warwickshire:
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Pawprints Dog Rescue
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Website: Pawprints Dog Rescue
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TARRS, The Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Society
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Website: TARRS
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These organisations are integral to the community, providing essential care and support to both people and animals in need.