Welfare Science

Farm Animal Welfare in Secondary Education

Introducing farm animal welfare into secondary school curricula builds empathy, critical thinking, and informed citizenship on food and farming issues.

Key Facts

Most young people have little direct experience of farm animals or food production
School programmes linking welfare science, food choices, and ethics improve welfare literacy
Experiential learning including farm visits and plant-based cooking increases engagement
Farm welfare education is most effective when integrated across subjects including biology and citizenship
Teachers need accessible, age-appropriate resources to deliver welfare education confidently

Welfare Considerations

Education is a long-term investment in the values and behaviours of future consumers, voters, and decision-makers; integrating animal welfare into schools builds the foundation for lasting change.

What You Can Do

Support organisations developing farm welfare education resources for schools
Advocate for animal welfare topics in national curricula
Volunteer to speak to schools or young people about farm animal welfare