Testimonials

Testimonial

What our partners say about us

Dont take our word for it, have a read of what some of the schools we support have to say about us.  Click the school badge to reveal the testimonial.

Adamsdown Primary
Bassaleg Comprehensive
Brynmawr Foundation School
Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive
Cardiff High School
Cardiff West Community High School
Croesyceiliog School
Estyn
Goytre Fawr
Gwenfo Church in Wales Primary
Herbert Thompson Primary School
The John Frost School
Llantwit Major
Mary Immaculate
Ogmore Vale Primary School
Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Pontypridd High School
Roath Park Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Court School
Ysgol Cwm Brombil
Usk CiW Primary School
Woodlands High School
Whitchurch High School
"An incredible project having an immediate and powerful impact in positively improving pupils wellbeing; thank you The Baxter Project for everything you’ve done in our community this year”
Head TeacherBassaleg Comp - Newport
“Roo from The Baxter Project is having such a wonderful impact upon our children. I cannot recommend highly enough”
Head TeacherRoath Park Primary - Cardiff
“I am blown away by the impact Trixie has had in just one day. Thank you Trixie and Sam”
Head TeacherMillbrook Primary School - Newport
“Huge thanks to Yasmin and Frank for all of their efforts this term. They have made a huge difference to the wellbeing of our pupils. We are so glad that they will be back with us in September”
Head TeacherPenybont Primary School - Bridgend
“Thank you so much for the guidance, friendship and escape you give to my son. You’re making a real difference”
Parent of a pupil Cardiff High School - Cardiff
“Such a great team! We love seeing them, always more smiles (and barks) in Herbert Thompson on a Thursday”
Head TeacherHerbert Thompson Primary School - Cardiff
“Yasmin and Frank are both super and already having such a wonderful impact on our children”
Head TeacherSt Joseph’s Cathedral School - Swansea
“The Baxter Project is a wonderful initiative. In a horrible year it was one of the positive things I enjoyed writing about”
Abbie WightwickEducation Editor -Wales Online
“Thanks to the wonderful Baxter Project, carrying out some fantastic work in Wales”
Dr Charlotte RobinsonChild-Dog bond study
“This dog is a celebrity at my kids’ school. Fantastic Idea”
Social Media CommentTwitter
“Thank you The Baxter Project for everything this year at Bassaleg - the students and staff have loved seeing you on site! Thank you”
Programme CoordinatorBassaleg Comp - Newport
“Thank you Sam, Dave and all of our doggy friends. You have made such a difference to our pupils and we are go excited about next year”
Head TeacherGwenfo Church in Wales Primary School - Vale of Glamorgan
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What Participants say about us

What really counts is the impact we have on the children and young people we support, here’s what they have to say.

There was a lot less pressure to open up than in 'traditional' therapy, it felt more relaxed and I found myself revealing so much about my life that I never felt comfortable telling someone before. The people who work for this project made me feel so safe and welcome, I would recommend it to anyone
High School PupilBryn Celynnog Comprehensive
High School Pupil
I like that I can say when I am feeling upset about and that we can discuss my emotions. The activitys are fun and I enjoy walking the dog.
High School PupilSt David's Catholic Primary School Swansea
High School Pupil
Enjoyed the feeling of comfort I got, Jake always brought me a sense of ease which helped me talk about any problems that were bothering me
Ex-PupilBryn Celynnog Comprehensive
Ex-Pupil
About how I can talk about my feelings and what’s happend. I used to be sad and not be able to come to school but now I’m better and can help myself when I get anxious. I still talk about what bothers me and can get help from *practitioner* about what to do or why I have really been sad
Primary School PupilOgmore Vale Primary School
Primary School Pupil
I like going for a walk in the morning. It helps to calm me down when I’m not having a good morning.
High School PupilWhitchurch High School
High School Pupil
I enjoy playing with the dog and speaking about my feelings. I also love playing all the fun games with *practitioner*. It’s helped me feel alot calmer
Primary School PupilNant-y-Parc Primary School
Primary School Pupil
I like talking about my problems and stroking the dog... and she helps me with my teachers so they can know when I need help.
Primary School PupilYGG Rhosafan
Primary School Pupil
I like being able to leave the school, walk and talk. It helps get all my feelings out. Which makes me feel better
High School PupilCardiff West Community High School
High School Pupil
I like to take time away from everything else and relax, have time to myself, talk to *practitioner* because she doesn’t judge and always understands and give good advice
High School PupilCroesyceiliog School
High School Pupil
Every time I have a worry or am annoyed or people are being rude, it’s really easy being with *wellbeing dog* and talking about things that have happened.
Primary School PupilAdamsdown Primary School
Primary School Pupil
I like how you get a break from class and you get to talk about what’s on your mind and you get to walk and play with cute dogs
High School PupilRisca Comprehensive
High School Pupil
I like that I can talk about my feelings and what is going on without being judged. I like knowing I have someone in the school on a Monday who I can go to if I am upset or feeling frustrated
High School PupilPen-y-dre High School
High School Pupil
I like to talk about my feelings and get reassurance with events that have happened.
High School PupilThe John Frost School
High School Pupil
I like being able to do something enjoyable whilst talking to someone about things
High School PupilLlantwit Major School
High School Pupil
I can open up and say whatever I want without being judged Thank you so much for the support you provide for our pupils.
Primary PupilSt Illtyds RC school Swansea
Primary Pupil
Drawing and calming me down when I’m having a bad day.
Primary School PupilTremains Primary School
Primary School Pupil

The Baxter Project has expanded its support to include children in residential and foster care.

We have partnered with TACT Fostering and have been supporting a number of their foster children since 2023 And the results have been fantastic.  It is because of the progress we have been able to make with TACT that we have decided to expand our support to include children in residential and foster care across Wales and beyond.

Scott Ruddock TACT Director for Health and Education

The Baxter project is an innovative way of working with our young people who find the traditional clinical model of services such as CAMHS difficult to engage with. David O'Driscoll has been fantastic in working with us to transfer his education-based model to a wider population of children in care. Young people such as S are at risk of being labelled as hard to engage, and so will not receive the help they need. David and Baxter have proven that if you deliver support in the right way, you can motivate and engage young people and turn their lives around.

We were inspected last year, and the inspectors were really impressed with the work being gones by David and his team (and of course their dogs!). We can't thank them enough and are happy to recommend the service to other agencies.

Paul and Aly Foster Carers

The Baxter Project was introduced to us when S was in High School and struggling very much with the work and school life generally.

She really loved walking Baxter and enjoyed spending time with the support worker, J. She looked forward to the days she knew she would be walking Baxter. When she stopped attending school, she asked if she could keep walking Baxter. Through Social Services and TACT, we were able to continue. S has always enjoyed these times - but the most important aspect is the relationship she has built with Jess. She loves to spend time with J and she trusts her, opening up about her feelings and struggles. Jess has been able to talk things through with her and help her.

We can only speak really highly of the Baxter Project, the help that it has given to S and the support and relationship that she now has with Jess has been great.

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