Clean Air Where

Classrooms and homes do not have to be challenging environments for SEND children or anyone else in them.

We can change that environment by improving the air quality. Here are a few easy things that make a real difference.

🪟 Open windows and create cross ventilation
Open windows on opposite sides of the room at home and in school. Even short bursts help - this is called burping the room. Fresh air flushes out CO₂, allergens and pollutants that build up throughout the day.

💧 Control humidity
Keep humidity between 40-60% at home and in school. Use extractor fans, avoid drying clothes on radiators and consider a dehumidifier. Dust mites and mould thrive in damp air - both are significant triggers for children with respiratory and sensory sensitivities.

✨ Consider a HEPA air purifier
Air filtration removes the particles we cannot see - allergens, fine particles and pollutants that ventilation alone cannot always address. Particularly important in rooms where windows cannot open, but worth considering in any space where SEND children spend significant time. Look for true HEPA certification.

📊 Monitor the air
A CO₂ monitor tells you what is actually happening in the room - at home and at school. Below 800ppm is the DfE green threshold. You cannot improve what you cannot measure.

🧹 Reduce the sources
Damp dust rather than dry. Choose fragrance free cleaning products. Avoid aerosols. Open a window when cooking or cleaning.

Small changes make a real difference. Every child deserves an environment that supports them.