Welfare Science

Pig Welfare and Secondary Education

Introducing farm animal welfare into secondary education builds empathy and critical thinking about food systems that shapes lifelong consumer and citizen behaviour.

Key Facts

Studies show food ethics education increases willingness to pay for higher welfare products
Secondary students who visit farms show sustained increased empathy for farm animals
Curriculum integration of animal welfare topics aligns with PSHE and food technology standards
Resources including Farming UK and Animals and Us provide curriculum-linked teaching materials
Teacher training in farm animal welfare enables confident, evidence-based classroom delivery

Welfare Considerations

Farm animal welfare education in secondary schools builds the informed citizenry needed to drive long-term welfare improvement through consumer choices and democratic engagement.

What You Can Do

Support organisations developing curriculum-linked farm animal welfare education resources
Encourage schools in your area to include farm visits and animal welfare in their curriculum
Volunteer to give talks or facilitate farm visits for local schools interested in animal welfare