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Student refuses to wear suncream

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Good afternoon. We are struggling with a student in particular who refuses to wear suncream. We are aware it's a massive sensory issue for them but we've tried many different types, smelly, non smell, spray, aerosol. We have explained that without it they will burn, they are very pale. We've explained they can do it themselves or staff can help put it on. 

Today, and the week before half term, they just layed in the sun, in shorts and a top, and also refuses to do work. Today they shouted at a pupil, which has never happened before which we are concerned about and keeping an eye on. 

They refuse to sit in the shade, we have to keep putting their hat on so their head doesn't burn. Today, we explained that they will not be allowed outside without suncream and that this is to keep them safe. Parents have said they have the same issue with suncream and even though they pick the suncream themselves they still don't use it. They understand sun safety but unfortunately they have gone home red. If we force anything, which we won't do, they will put up a fight.

Any tips is amazing. Thank you.

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  • Personally I only ever use sunscreen when swimming in the sea. And I’m fine but then I don’t spend a long time in the Sun and I do tend to cover up. It’s not surprising a young child wouldn’t want to just hang around in the tiny amount of shade the average school playground has. I’m assuming he’s an outdoorsy type because if you told me I had to stay indoors at school I’d have been very pleased about it. Can there not be some flexibility in the uniform to go to some sort of baggy pants and long sleeve shirt set up? Something similar might go for a hat. The standard hat you give him probably looks stupid, makes him look silly to his friends. Now if his parents took him to pick out his own hat, one that was comfortable and looked cool …

  • in reply to Peter

    We do apologise for not making it clear from the start but we teach autistic students aged 11-19. There's only 20 students so it's a small school and a smallish garden with a swing, seesaw, a bench and games. There is a uniform but that's only a top and jumper which only 2 students wear, they do prefer wearing their own clothing. 

    The student, has kept telling us, for 2 years now, since they started, that they do not like the sun, doesn't like being outside, doesn't like the shade but with this got weather, they spend 95% of the day in the sun laying on the floor. We have started to gain trust so we are able to apply suncream to the arms and face if its by a staff they say. 

    They also love their hat and sunglasses but will only wear it on their terms. 

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  • in reply to Peter

    We do apologise for not making it clear from the start but we teach autistic students aged 11-19. There's only 20 students so it's a small school and a smallish garden with a swing, seesaw, a bench and games. There is a uniform but that's only a top and jumper which only 2 students wear, they do prefer wearing their own clothing. 

    The student, has kept telling us, for 2 years now, since they started, that they do not like the sun, doesn't like being outside, doesn't like the shade but with this got weather, they spend 95% of the day in the sun laying on the floor. We have started to gain trust so we are able to apply suncream to the arms and face if its by a staff they say. 

    They also love their hat and sunglasses but will only wear it on their terms. 

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