Petition · Department for Education
Add animal care to the national curriculum
Closed
69 signatures
What the petition asks
I think it would be a good idea to teach about animal care in secondary school because of people who would like to work with animals.
I think it would be good to know how to handle the animals in a calm way and know what to do at a young age. In my opinion, it's as important as learning to cook in food tech, or working with wood in DT.
I think it would be amazing to be able to see these animals, but it's not a case of, "oooh let's get some puppies in school to cuddle and pet!", but it's, " yes, let's handle some dogs and learn how to do it correctly!".
It could be something as simple as once every term going down to a donkey sanctuary, or visiting a dog kennel even! Just something easy to prepare for not only college, but a future job.
I think it would be amazing to be able to see these animals, but it's not a case of, "oooh let's get some puppies in school to cuddle and pet!", but it's, " yes, let's handle some dogs and learn how to do it correctly!".
It could be something as simple as once every term going down to a donkey sanctuary, or visiting a dog kennel even! Just something easy to prepare for not only college, but a future job.
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
69
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
25 Apr 2025
Closed
25 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.