About FCAW

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Humane Education (HE) is a concept that encompasses all forms of education about social justice, citizenship, environmental issues, the welfare of animals and their care. HE is unique in that it recognises the interdependence of all living things.

Animal welfare education (AWE) fits nicely as a component of humane education. AWE is a process that promotes knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes related to our involvement in the lives of animals, the effects this has on their ability to satisfy their needs, and the responsibility this places on us.

The WSPA-initiated First Concepts in Animal Welfare: for teachers (FCAW) programme focuses on giving children in the 5-16 age range the opportunity to learn about animal welfare

Aim of the FCAW for Teachers Programme

To integrate animal welfare education into the official school curriculum by:

- Using high quality educational resources and services already available from WSPA and other organisations

- Establishing standards of good practice

- Promoting the professional development and training of classroom teachers in animal welfare education

- Promoting and developing animal welfare education internationally through partnerships.

Professional animal welfare education includes sound content and teaching methodology. The FCAW programme encourages and uses educational research and development, and recognises that effective curriculum innovation takes place when teachers are supported through professional development.