Animal Care Workbook – Module 1 (START HERE)
The printed workbooks follow the Animal Care course in order:
1. Animal Investigation 2. Safety Around Animals 3. Looking After Animals 4. Animals in Trouble
You do not need to buy them all at once. Printed workbooks are optional and can be purchased as your learner reaches each module. Learners enrolled on the course can still access the included digital course resources online.
SENshine Animal Investigation Workbook
A practical animal care workbook for learners aged 11+
Explore the world of animal care through practical investigations, real-life activities and guided reflection.
Created by veterinary surgeon Amy Woodhouse BVetMed MRCVS, this engaging workbook helps learners develop their animal care knowledge, observation skills, decision-making and confidence through clear, structured activities.
The workbook can be used alongside Module 1 of the SENshine ASDAN Animal Care Short Course or purchased as a standalone animal care resource.
Learners will explore:
What different animals need to stay happy and healthy
Visiting and investigating a pet shop
Choosing a suitable pet and comparing the needs of different species
Comparing pet products and making choices based on animal welfare
The principles of responsible animal care
Farm visits, farm safety and animal welfare
Reflecting on what they have learned and recording their progress
The workbook has been designed with clear instructions, calm layouts and plenty of space to complete activities. It encourages independent thinking while remaining accessible for learners who benefit from additional structure and visual support.
Particularly suitable for:
Home-educated learners
SEND and neurodivergent learners
Anxious learners
Learners receiving EOTAS
Vocational and practical-style learning
Supported or independent study
Inside the workbook:
Practical animal care investigations
Pet-care activities
Budgeting and product-comparison tasks
Farm safety and welfare activities
Guided reflection pages
Progress trackers
Space to record ideas, observations and findings
This is a 32 page full-colour printed workbook.
This workbook has been independently created by SENshine Tutoring and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ASDAN or any examination board.
Written by Amy Woodhouse BVetMed MRCVS www.senshinetutoring.co.uk
