Dear Parents and Carers,
I am writing to ask for your support regarding the increasing number of children bringing toys from home into school and describing them as “fidget toys”. Recently, these have included items such as mini skateboards, squishy toys, Labubus and other novelty items.
We recognise that some children may benefit from the use of sensory or fidget resources to support concentration, self-regulation and engagement with learning. However, we have found that many of the items currently being brought into school are not serving this purpose and are instead becoming a distraction, both for the child using them and for those around them.
Where a child genuinely requires a fidget or sensory resource, the school can provide a range of appropriate tools. These have been carefully selected to support learning and concentration while minimising disruption within the classroom environment.
For this reason, we ask that children do not bring fidget toys or similar items from home unless their use has been discussed and agreed in advance with the class teacher, SENDCo or a member of the pastoral team.
We appreciate that parents and carers always want to do the very best for their children and we are committed to working in partnership with families to provide the most appropriate support. If you feel your child may benefit from a fidget or sensory resource in school, please speak with your child’s class teacher in the first instance.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Miss Cook