Programs &
Services
Purposeful, evidence-based Companion Animal-Assisted Support designed to meet the unique needs of every school community. From whole-class wellbeing to intensive individual support.
Bespoke CAS Programs
No two schools are the same. Our Bespoke Companion Animal-Assisted Support programs are designed from the ground up to address your school's specific challenges, goals, and student population.
Working collaboratively with your leadership and wellbeing teams, our qualified Canine Practitioners develop tailored intervention plans that integrate seamlessly into your existing frameworks — whether that's Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), trauma-informed practice, or your school's unique wellbeing approach.
Every session is purposeful. Every interaction is evidence-based. And every program is measured against clear outcomes aligned with your educational goals.
Needs-Based Design
Every program begins with a thorough assessment of your school's unique environment, student population, and educational goals.
Evidence-Based Interventions
Our Canine Practitioners develop intervention plans grounded in current research on animal-assisted therapy, trauma-informed practice, and neurodiversity.
Curriculum Alignment
Programs are designed to complement and enhance existing curriculum outcomes, wellbeing frameworks, and school-wide positive behaviour support systems.
Flexible Delivery
From individual sessions to whole-class programs, we adapt our delivery model to fit your timetable, staffing, and student needs.
Trauma-Informed Approach
Every interaction is grounded in understanding adverse childhood experiences, attachment theory, and the neuroscience of regulation.
Neuro-Affirming Practice
We celebrate neurodivergence and design programs that honour different ways of learning, communicating, and engaging with the world.
Tier 1-3 Educational Support
Our multi-tiered approach ensures every student receives the right level of support — from universal wellbeing programs to intensive individual interventions for complex needs.
Universal Wellbeing
Whole-class & whole-school programs
Proactive, preventative programs designed for all students. Our Learning Companions teams visit classrooms to build a culture of connection, empathy, and emotional literacy across the entire school community.
What's Included
- Classroom visits building social-emotional skills
- Whole-school wellbeing assemblies
- Lunchtime regulation and connection programs
- Staff professional development on CAS
- Transition support for new students
- Library reading programs with therapy dogs
Targeted Support
Small group interventions
Structured small-group programs for students who need additional support beyond universal approaches. These targeted interventions address specific needs such as anxiety, social skills, emotional regulation, and task persistence.
What's Included
- Small group social skills programs
- Anxiety and worry management groups
- Emotional regulation skill-building
- Friendship and connection programs
- Task persistence and motivation groups
- Transition and change support groups
Intensive Individual Support
One-on-one specialist interventions
Individualised, intensive support for students with complex needs. Our Canine Practitioners work one-on-one alongside students, providing tailored interventions that address specific behavioural, emotional, and learning challenges.
What's Included
- Individual regulation and co-regulation sessions
- Behaviour support and de-escalation
- Trauma-responsive individual programs
- School refusal and re-engagement support
- Exam and assessment anxiety support
- Sensory regulation and grounding sessions
From Consultation to Impact
Our structured process ensures every program is thoughtfully designed, expertly delivered, and continuously refined for maximum impact.
Initial Consultation
We meet with your leadership team to understand your school's vision, student demographics, existing wellbeing frameworks, and specific areas of need.
Program Design
Our Canine Practitioners develop a bespoke program proposal with clear goals, session structures, measurement frameworks, and resource requirements.
Implementation
Our PAT-accredited Learning Companions teams begin delivering sessions, building relationships with students and integrating into your school community.
Monitoring & Reporting
We provide regular progress reports, data collection, and outcome measurement to demonstrate impact and guide ongoing program refinement.
Review & Evolution
Termly reviews ensure programs remain responsive to changing needs, with adjustments made collaboratively with your school team.
Outcomes That Matter
Our programs are designed to deliver real, measurable outcomes for students, teachers, and school communities. We track progress and report on impact throughout the program lifecycle.
Ready to Bring Purposeful Support to Your School?
Every program begins with a conversation. Let's discuss how Cornerstone Companions can support your students, staff, and school community.