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Creative Action Team

Experienced, qualified team of therapists, teachers and social workers offering therapy and education

Animal Assisted Therapies / Sen / Play Therapy / Parent Support

26/01/2026

Hope you are all doing ok as we move through through January. It must be time for a little check in and share!
It’s been all go here and a fun start to the year.

Picture 1 - some amazing creativity from EOTAS students exploring different ways of creating art.
Picture 2 - superstar Rupert has achieved APDT improvers award as a result of fantastic training from his young person.
Picture 3 - some incredible hard work has gone into this timeline of the history of medicine as part of an AQA award and Lottie has helped young people to look towards the year ahead and think of what they want to achieve.
Picture 4 - January can be a tough time and it’s a reminder that it’s ok to reach out, talk and ask for help at any time.

06/01/2026

We are open today ❄️☃️
Please use your own judgement about whether it’s safe for you to attend, and let your facilitator know if you decide not to come - your safety and wellbeing are our top priority.
We’re taking things day by day and will always aim to give as much notice as possible if we’re unable to open safely at any point. If your child has wellies please send them with them.

05/01/2026

It may not be the start of term we were hoping for, with the weather causing major problems for us humans getting around, but the animals are loving the snow day ☺️ ☃️❄️.

Stay safe, have fun, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

19/12/2025

We are now closed until Monday 5th January 🎄

All our staff - both human and canine - are heading off for a well-deserved break.

The dogs are all now eagerly awaiting Santa Paws and we know they have all been very, very good girls and boys 🐾😉🎅.

Thank you so much for a wonderful autumn term. We’ve loved every minute and are so grateful for your continued support.

We hope you all have a fantastic Christmas break and a very happy New Year. Enjoy the time, rest up and we look forward to seeing you back in January.

14/12/2025

Finishing the Term on a High! 🎄

We are so looking forward to our final week of term! It’s going to be filled with fun, creative activities and plenty of learning as we round off what has been a truly fantastic few months.

📅 Holiday Dates: Creative Action Team will close for the Christmas break at the end of the day this Friday, 19th of December. We look forward to welcoming everyone back from Monday, 5th of January.
Note: Any session-specific changes will be communicated directly to parents and guardians.

A Quick Reminder: As flu season is still upon us, please help us keep our community healthy by keeping children at home if they are feeling unwell. Your ongoing support and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions, please feel free to chat with a member of the team.

✨ A Festive Shout-out: How amazing is this Christmas design? A huge thank you to Tom S for this clever creation featuring Ralf, our very own cheeky Elf on the Shelf!

05/12/2025

Lots of fun, creativity and crafts have been underway this week! Gorgeous eco-resin ornaments, baubles, snowglobes and wreaths are some of the wonderful things that have been created.
We’ve also enjoyed some festive music and singing, acting out wintery plays and lots of fun and trivia games 😃.

28/11/2025

November has been a busy month and has passed by in the blink of an eye!
All is well here at CAT with everyone settled and enjoying themselves.
November has seen some lovely trips; great group work; wonderful crafts and a whole host of AQAs in subjects ranging from Animal Care and Nature Photograpy to Creative Writing and Coding.
We are all excited for December next week and the magic of the season ✨.
But first, let’s take a leaf out of Lottie and Myla’s book and make time for some play and some rest this weekend!

06/11/2025

🐴 Field trip time!

One of our directors,Sheli, swapped her usual boots for wellies and headed down to Devon as part of her MSc adventure with Hartpury University 🐶🌿.

She spent time with two brilliant Animal Assisted Therapy and Activities teams, Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship CIO, and Mare and Foal Sanctuary, meeting everyone from horses to chickens and soaking up loads of ideas and inspiration.

Why? Because we love learning from others doing amazing work. Collaboration makes us stronger 💥. It’s all about sharing ideas, raising the bar, and building better support for both people and animals.

🌱 The visits have left us full of ideas, from growing our garden in Crewe to exploring a new local space for future nature-based sessions. Working with animals and nature doesn’t just support mental health, it helps us care for the planet too 💚🌍.

So, watch this space for muddy paws, leafy plans, and lots of heart-led progress!

04/11/2025

A Little Health Reminder

It’s that time of year when bugs are going around, and both gastroenteritis and Covid are currently circulating.
To help keep our services running - and, most importantly, everyone healthy and comfortable - young people, staff, and families alike - please keep your child at home if they’re feeling unwell.

If your child becomes poorly during a session, we’ll give you a call so they can be collected and rest at home.
For sickness or diarrhoea, children need to stay off for 48 hours after the last episode before returning.

We do not have punitive attendance policies - we want children in who are feeling well and ready to learn and engage.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us look after everyone’s wellbeing this winter.

26/10/2025

October is ADHD awareness month.
It’s a condition with many sides and many different presentations - no 2 people with ADHD are the same. It comes with a range of differing struggles and plenty of strengths too.
We all have extensive professional experience of ADHD here at CAT and many of the team have lived experience too.
Although dogs are not diagnosed as ADHD we are pretty certain some of the spaniels would meet the criteria too 😃.
We are proud to be neurodivergent affirming and we help young people accept themselves and advocate for their needs to be met.
Research shows that the average child with ADHD receives
20 000 more negative comments than a child without! Shocking! So important we build up the self esteem of these young people.

So what actually is ADHD?

ADHD is not just a tick box - it goes far beyond the typical hyperactive/ inattentive symptoms that are known about.
Neurodivergent people have many more symptoms than the diagnostic tools allow for.
Often this can be internalised and hidden including…
Auditory processing difficulties
Sensory issues
Sleep difficulties
Rejection Sensitivity to perceived criticism
Imposter syndrome
Not feeling good enough
Needing activities to have a purpose
Overwhelm
Intense emotions
Difficulty identifying and regulating emotions
Oppositional behaviours

Why we work well with neurodivergent children and young people:
Acceptance
No pressure
Interest led sessions
Playful and relaxed environment
Patience
Positive relationships
Working alongside parents
Non clinical setting
Sensory needs accommodated

Photocredits: 1 - Neurodivergent_insights 2:unknown 3: unknown 4: Chris Bonnello.

24/10/2025

…and just like that we have made it to October half term! It’s been a long, busy and fun filled half term and we are so proud of how well everyone has settled into this years routine and all the fabulous work, play and learning that’s taken place for all humans and animals involved.
Now it’s time to rest up and recharge and we are wishing you all a fabulous ‘howloween’ break whatever you get up to 🎃.

23/10/2025

Our dogs love scent work – and for good reason!
- It gives their brains a proper workout
- Lets them use their amazing natural instincts
- Builds confidence and focus (for both dog and handler)
-Helps them relax and de-stress
- Strengthens the bond and teamwork between us
- And most importantly… it’s loads of fun for everyone involved 🎉.

We all love doing scent work with our own dogs and also enjoy incorporating it into sessions with our young people. It’s a calming and mindful team activity that helps them watch and learn from the dog’s body language. There’s such a huge sense of achievement when the dog finds what they’re searching for - and you get to join in their celebration! 🥳

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58-60 Timbrell Avenue
Crewe
CW13LX

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447387507214

Website

http://creativeactionteam.com/

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