The Dog Squad Summer (HAF)

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The Snooty Pooch "Dog Squad Club" Easter HAF 2026The Snooty Pooch "Dog Squad Club" Easter HAF 2026

Marsha NicolMarsha Nicol

MattMatt

Alderbrook School, Solihull

Ages: 7 - 12 years

Paid £40 per sessionEligible HAF Code Free

Next date: Monday 10th Aug, 11:00 – 15:00

Funded by Solihull County Council

Universal provision with SEND support

The Dog Squad Summer (HAF) block mentored by The Snooty Pooch "Dog Squad Club" Easter HAF 2026

A summary

Calling all mini dog lovers! We are so Yappy that our Dog Squad Club is back with a pack full of Easter adventures, waiting just for you. Mini-hoomans will enjoy a mix of creative, active and confidence-building experiences, wholesome food & the chance to chill & snuggle with adorable pups. We’ll be joined by the crafty Marvelous Makers, delivering a range of sensory craft experiences including junk modelling, mask making, cloud dough, Lego makers and other creative arts. Our Dog Squad will also take part in a pack-led Easter hunt, solving riddles along the way, before heading to the park to let off some steam and enjoy a picnic that they will help prepare and pack themselves with our Peer Mentors "The Food Dudes". Get ready to meet and greet dogs of all shapes and sizes, and take part in our very own “HAF GRUFFt’s”, where they’ll learn how to show their chosen breed with guidance from a professional dog trainer and Crufts-winning ring handler. For those who prefer a quieter space, our "Pastoral Pack" offers a calming space and chillded activities including the SEN tent, "Reading with Rufus" the therapy dog, or "Bark & Bake" a range of Easter treats. It’s set to be a fun-filled Easter- packed with paws, play and memories to cherish furr-ever

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1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Wheelchair accessible site

Autism awareness trained

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

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About your mentors

The Snooty Pooch "Dog Squad Club" Easter HAF 2026

Unleashing Paw-some Fun & Adventures

This Easter, Dog Squad is bringing a week of egg-citing, tail-wagging adventures for mini-hoomans who love dogs, fun and making new friends! Expect bundles of paw-some activities, from meeting and learning how to handle our friendly dogs, to dog training games, team challenges and outdoor play. With pack-led Easter-themed hunts, creative activities, and lots of chances to build confidence with the support of our amazing four-legged helpers. Of course, no HAF day would be complete without healthy food, laughter and grrr-eat memories to take away & friends that are made furr-ever. It’s the paw-fect place for to learn new skills, make friends and unleash your inner Dog Squad hero this Easter! ?

Marsha Nicol

HAF Quality & Compliance Manager (DSGL)

Marsha plays a vital role in ensuring every Dog Squad session is safe, well-organised and delivered to a high standard. She is responsible for making sure that all information we collect about children and families is secure, accurate and handled with care. Marsha also reviews all activities and locations to ensure they are age-appropriate, inclusive, and safe for every child attending. Marsha leads on quality assurance across the programme, managing reporting to the local authority, carrying out internal audits, and regularly speaking with children to capture their feedback and ensure their voices are heard. With over 4 years’ experience delivering and managing HAF programmes, Marsha has worked across nurseries, primary schools, and youth organisations including Brownies and Scouts. She has also supported vulnerable young adults through her work with the Salvation Army, helping them develop independent living skills. Marsha brings a calm, organised approach and is passionate about creating a programme that is safe, inclusive, and consistently high-quality for every child. Qualifications & Training Level 2 Childcare | HNC Childcare | HND Business Management | Level 3 Independent Living | BTEC Performing Arts Certifications Safeguarding Level 3 | Paediatric First Aid (2025) | Food Hygiene Level 2 | NSPCC Safer Recruitment | Inclusion & Diversity Diplomas (CAVA) | SEND Physical Activity | Fuel Poverty Level 3 Memberships Solihull Youth Offer Council for Learning Outside the Classroom

Matt

HAF Paediatric First Aider, Health & Safety Manager

Matt plays the leading role in ensuring Dog Squad sessions are safe, supportive and accessible for all children. With over 15 years’ experience as a bus driver, Matt brings valuable real-world knowledge to his additional role as Travel Trainer, helping children build confidence in travelling safely in public, understanding routes, and knowing how to get help if needed. Matt also supports children on activities, ensuring they have everything they need to feel safe and confident in new environments. Matt leads on health and safety, including completing risk assessments, managing paediatric first aid provision and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children during our sessions. He has been part of The Snooty Pooch team for over 4 years, supporting children and young people to gain work skills and managing volunteers, ensuring at all times they we have a safe and well-run environment. With lived experience of hypermobility and neuropathy, Matt is passionate about creating inclusive and adapted environments for all children, ensuring that our activities are accesible and that all children participate. Known for his calm and reassuring nature, Matt is passionate about helping children feel safe & confident and goes the extra mile to ensure they are all well supported whilst they are with us. Qualifications & Training Paediatric First Aid (2025) Health & Safety Level 3 Safeguarding Level 3 Enhanced DBS

Frequently Fetched Q and A's

Where is it and what time? Every session drop off is 11am and pick up is 3pm. If these times don't work for you, let us know - if we can make any reasonable time adjustments so they can attend, we will. The Dog Squad Kennel is located at Alderbrook School, Blossomfield Road. Our Pack Leaders will be at the gate to welcome you. What should my mini-hooman bring? Please bring a water bottle and weather-appropriate clothing (comfortable shoes and outdoor clothing that can get messy) If your child wants to bring a toy, game or comforter we will do our best to keep it safe but can't be held responsible for loss or damage. Do children need to like dogs? No, but children should feel comfortable being around friendly, well-trained dogs. Our team will always supervise interactions to ensure everyone feels safe and relaxed. Our dogs are trained to therapy level, small in size and up to date with all vaccinations and treatments. If your child is a bit anxious about dogs, we would be happy to meet before HAF to help them feel less anxious What food is provided? All mini-hoomans will receive healthy food and snacks during the session. Children will also take part in preparing their own picnic with our Food Dudes. For children with food SEN, ARFID or food intollerance / allergies please note on your booking and we will be in touch to tailor food to meet their needs. You can also choose to bring your own packed lunch if it makes things easier for you. What if my child prefers quieter activities? The "Pastoral Pack" is for children who may prefer calmer activities or need regulation, time out or a slower pace during main activities. One of our specialist and qualified SEN team will call you once our booking is received to understand your child's needs, triggers and techniques they use to help them feel calm. Your child may be offered 1:1 support or alternative activities including the SEN tent, "Reading with Rufus" the therapy dog, or gentle baking activities with the "Bark & Bake" dogs & caterers. Are staff trained and DBS checked? Yes. All sessions are delivered by experienced staff who follow safeguarding procedures to ensure children have a safe and enjoyable experience. We always have paediatric first aiders on every activity and peer -mentors who are trained to spot any potential issues, challenges before they escalate. What if my child has additional needs? Please let us know when booking so we can do our best to support your child and make their experience enjoyable.

Learning aims

Aim 1

Confidence & Social Skills Build confidence, friendships and teamwork skills through group activities, problem-solving challenges & interactions with therapy dogs

Aim 2

Understanding Dogs & Animal Care How to safely approach, handle & interact with dogs, developing an understanding of responsible animal care, empathy and respect for animals.

Aim 3

Healthy Food & Life Skills Improve knowledge of healthy eating & preparation skills with the Food Dudes. Learn about nutritious foods, keeping our bodies energised and strong

Safeguarding & Photo Permissions

Safeguarding, Respect for Dogs & Photo Permissions The safety and wellbeing of every child attending "Dog Squad" is our top priority. All activities are delivered in a safe, structured and supervised environment by experienced staff who follow safeguarding procedures. Our dogs are friendly, well-trained and used to working with children, and all interactions are carefully supervised by our team. Children will also learn how to approach, handle and respect dogs safely, helping to ensure a positive experience for both children and our four-legged helpers. Before attending, all children will receive their "Dog Squad Pack of Honour". This pack outlines our "Dog Squad Pack Rules", how we keep everyone safe, how to treat dogs and children kindly, and who they can speak to if they ever feel worried or unsafe. We ask that children read this with their parent or carer and confirm that they understand and will honour the "Dog Squad Pack Rules". From time to time we may take photos during sessions to celebrate activities and share the positive experiences children have at Dog Squad. Photo permission will always be requested from parents or carers in advance, and no images will be taken or used without prior consent. If you would like to see our full safeguarding, health and safety, or photography policies, we are happy to provide these by email on request. The Snooty Pooch Dog Squad operates in line with recognised safeguarding practices, and all staff and volunteers are appropriately trained to support children’s safety and wellbeing.

Pricing information

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Ticket namePaid

Price£40

InformationAll activities, food & snacks

Ticket nameEligible HAF Code

Price£0

InformationAll activities, food & snacks free of charge

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Where we'll be

Alderbrook School, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, England, B91 1SN

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.For private paying parents, refunds are not usually available but may be considered with sufficient notice

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.