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Cockapoo puppy joins college to support vulnerable childcare students

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Leeds City College’s newest member of staff, a 12-week-old cockapoo puppy named Jeffrey, has already improved students’ attendance, punctuality and their eagerness to learn since joining this month, according to staff, who are also feeling the benefits.

Jeffrey joined the Health Sciences, Childhood & Education and Public Services department at the college this month to support vulnerable students and provide emotional support.

The college runs childcare course from Levels 1 through to 4, including the Early Years Educator course. It currently has 350 childcare students, the majority of which are aged 16-18.

Cockapoo Jeffrey (a cocker spaniel/poodle cross) attends a number of classes, always accompanied by a member of staff, and students can read aloud and care for him. He will also be joining students on their forest school training sessions.

Staff are putting together a rota for Jeffrey detailing what classes he will attend and for how long.

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