Tools for Schools
Children may have a strong aversion to smells or indeed seek smells out.
Strategies and approaches:
- Staff recognise the positive impact that recognising and planning for children’s sensory differences and needs have on children’s learning and emotional well-being.
- Set up a ‘no scent’ zone, free from air fresheners, flowers, perfumes etc.
- Staff should consider the perfume/ aftershave and other products that have a smell that they wear.
- Consider if the cleaning materials have a strong smell.
- Provide scented playdough, pens and toys to support sensory seeking.
- Allow the child opportunities to bake and cook to create different smells.
- Staff are aware of smells from the outdoor environment e.g. refuse collection and these are mitigated where possible.
Last updated 3 November 2021