Year 6 hygiene initiative

As part of our commitment to the wellbeing and personal development of our pupils, we are pleased to inform you that the school will be providing each Year 6 pupil with their own alcohol-free roll-on deodorant. This will be kept in their individual trays within school. This is something that we have discussed with the children, all of which seemed keen/ pleased by this proposition.

There are several reasons for this initiative:

1. Curriculum Support: Personal hygiene forms an important part of the Year 6 PSHE curriculum. We aim to equip pupils with practical tools and habits that support their understanding of this topic.
2. Encouraging Positive Habits: Upper KS2 is a key time for developing good hygiene practices. By introducing this as a routine in school, we hope to encourage lifelong healthy habits, which will promote personal care and well-being as the children enter adolescence and adulthood.
3. Promoting Confidence and Independence: School is a very active environment, and we are proud to provide pupils with opportunities to stay engaged in physical activities throughout the school day. With this in mind, we want to empower our older pupils to take responsibility for managing some of their own hygiene needs. By supporting them to develop independence in this area, we aim to boost their confidence and help them feel more comfortable during the school day.

The deodorant provided will be alcohol-free, gentle on young skin, and carefully chosen with allergen sensitivity in mind. It has come to our attention that some children, particularly in Year 6, have started bringing fragranced products to school, especially on PE days. As some of these items are packaged in glass, or are in aerosol form, they pose a potential safety risk. We kindly request that parents ensure children do not bring these products to school to help maintain a safe environment for everyone.

If you have any questions or concerns about this initiative or if your child has specific needs or sensitivities we should be aware of, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. Your child could alternatively bring in their own roll-on deodorant from home, if they would prefer rather than the one provided free of charge from school.

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that our pupils develop both academically and personally in a safe, nurturing environment.

Yours sincerely,

Ms A. Whittaker, Head Teacher.