<b>WEE CRITTERS INTERACTIVE ANIMAL EDUCATION</b> <p>Wee Critters is a fully mobile and professional interactive animal education service which operates throughout Northern Ireland. Explorer Allan will take your class on an interactive and education animal adventure. Along with his team of ‘wee critters’, Allan will bring the natural world straight to your classroom or outdoor space.</p> <b>WEE CRITTER’S MISSION</b> <p>We unfortunately live in a world where many species of both animals and plants are on the brink of extinction. Developing an appreciation of wildlife in our children is a fundamental element in safeguarding the safety and future of our wildlife and environment. Key to this is teaching them the value of wildlife conservation. <p>Our mission is to bring the wonder of wildlife straight to your classroom with the aim of providing a unique, fun, memorable and educational experience which will inspire a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and a commitment to playing an active role in the protection and conservation of animals and the natural environment.</p> <b>SCHOOL PROGRAMMES</b> <p>Wee Critters offers a range of curriculum-based topics to suit all age groups and to support work being carried out in the classroom, including:<ul> <li>The world around us <li>Jungle VIPs (rainforests) <li>Midnight mayhem (nocturnal animals) <li>We are family (classification) <li>Circle of life (lifecycles) <li>Home sweet home (habitats) <li>The edge of extinction (endangered animals) <li>Wee beasties (mini-beasts) <li>And many more!</li></ul> <p>Download Wee Critter’s school booklet for a full list of available topics at <a href="http://www.weecritters.org/schools" target="blank">www.weecritters.org/schools</a>.</p> <b>ALL ABOUT ALLAN THE EXPLORER</b> <p>Allan founded Wee Critters in 2018 following a lifetime passion for wildlife and a 15 year career in the zoology and conservation field. <p>During his career he has cared for some of the world’s most endangered species. His work has also led him to speak at global conservation conferences at venues throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe, America, Taiwan and Singapore, delivering presentations to leading delegates from zoos, conservation agencies and government agents. <p>Doing so ignited an excitement for sharing his love of wildlife through public speaking and education. Recognising the power that wildlife has in the imagination of children, he is committed to driving a local passion for wildlife within the community through Wee Critter’s range of interactive animal education services. <p>Qualifications and Training<ul> <li>15 year career in zoology and conservation <li>Diploma in Zoo Animal Management (Sparsholt College) <li>Disability Awareness Training <li>JAM Card Training <li>Child Protection Training (level 2) <li>Autism Awareness Training (provided by Autism NI) <li>Understanding the Autism Spectrum (Queens University) <li>Sensory Steps Training ASD Processing and Sensory Equipment Training (Learning Space, Belfast) <li>Sensory Loss Awareness Training (Sense Northern Ireland) <li>Animal first aid (CPD course) <li>Covid Awareness Training <li>Fully Access NI checked</li></ul> <p>All Wee Critters sessions are covered by a full risk assessment and comprehensive public liability insurance. <p>Other health and safety documentation are available including child safeguarding, animal welfare, environmental policies, etc. <p>Wee Critters is fully licensed by DAERA.</p> <b>PARTNERSHIPS</b> <p>Wee Critters firmly believe that we must all work together for the future of wildlife and the environment. They are members / partners of:<ul> <li>Education for Sustainable Development Forum <li>International Zoo Educators Association <li>Eco-Schools Northern Ireland</li></ul> <p>They also believe that there are ‘wee ways we can all change the world’! As a small business they proudly support:<ul> <li>The Red Panda Network <li>World Land Trust <li>Sense Northern Ireland</li></ul> <p><b>FIND OUT MORE…A WILD TIME AWAITS!</b> <p><a href="http://www.weecritters.org/schools" target="blank">www.weecritters.org/schools</a> <p>079 1278 5047 <p><a href="mailto:hello@weecritters.org">hello@weecritters.org</a> <p>Follow Wee Critters on facebook, twitter and Instagram.

WEE CRITTERS INTERACTIVE ANIMAL EDUCATION

Wee Critters is a fully mobile and professional interactive animal education service which operates throughout Northern Ireland. Explorer Allan will take your class on an interactive and education animal adventure. Along with his team of ‘wee critters’, Allan will bring the natural world straight to your classroom or outdoor space.

WEE CRITTER’S MISSION

We unfortunately live in a world where many species of both animals and plants are on the brink of extinction. Developing an appreciation of wildlife in our children is a fundamental element in safeguarding the safety and future of our wildlife and environment. Key to this is teaching them the value of wildlife conservation.

Our mission is to bring the wonder of wildlife straight to your classroom with the aim of providing a unique, fun, memorable and educational experience which will inspire a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and a commitment to playing an active role in the protection and conservation of animals and the natural environment.

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

Wee Critters offers a range of curriculum-based topics to suit all age groups and to support work being carried out in the classroom, including:

• The world around us
• Jungle VIPs (rainforests)
• Midnight mayhem (nocturnal animals)
• We are family (classification)
• Circle of life (lifecycles)
• Home sweet home (habitats)
• The edge of extinction (endangered animals)
• Wee beasties (mini-beasts)
• And many more!

Download Wee Critter’s school booklet for a full list of available topics at www.weecritters.org/schools.

ALL ABOUT ALLAN THE EXPLORER

Allan founded Wee Critters in 2018 following a lifetime passion for wildlife and a 15 year career in the zoology and conservation field.

During his career he has cared for some of the world’s most endangered species. His work has also led him to speak at global conservation conferences at venues throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe, America, Taiwan and Singapore, delivering presentations to leading delegates from zoos, conservation agencies and government agents.

Doing so ignited an excitement for sharing his love of wildlife through public speaking and education. Recognising the power that wildlife has in the imagination of children, he is committed to driving a local passion for wildlife within the community through Wee Critter’s range of interactive animal education services.

Qualifications and Training

• 15 year career in zoology and conservation
• Diploma in Zoo Animal Management (Sparsholt College)
• Disability Awareness Training
• JAM Card Training
• Child Protection Training (level 2)
• Autism Awareness Training (provided by Autism NI)
• Understanding the Autism Spectrum (Queens University)
• Sensory Steps Training ASD Processing and Sensory Equipment Training (Learning Space, Belfast)
• Sensory Loss Awareness Training (Sense Northern Ireland)
• Animal first aid (CPD course)
• Covid Awareness Training
• Fully Access NI checked

All Wee Critters sessions are covered by a full risk assessment and comprehensive public liability insurance.

Other health and safety documentation are available including child safeguarding, animal welfare, environmental policies, etc.

Wee Critters is fully licensed by DAERA.

PARTNERSHIPS

Wee Critters firmly believe that we must all work together for the future of wildlife and the environment. They are members / partners of:

• Education for Sustainable Development Forum
• International Zoo Educators Association
• Eco-Schools Northern Ireland

They also believe that there are ‘wee ways we can all change the world’! As a small business they proudly support:

• The Red Panda Network
• World Land Trust
• Sense Northern Ireland

FIND OUT MORE…A WILD TIME AWAITS!

www.weecritters.org/schools

079 1278 5047

hello@weecritters.org

Follow Wee Critters on facebook, twitter and Instagram.

Eco-Schools Northern Ireland
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
Bridge House,
2 Paulett Avenue,
Belfast,
BT5 4HD
Tel: 028 9073 6920
Email: eco-schools@keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.org