Inclusive Sensory Play People – Disability Representative Small World EYFS Resource

Diverse & Disability-Representative Small World People | EYFS Inclusive Learning Resource

Create meaningful, representative play experiences with our Inclusive Sensory Play People. Designed to reflect real-world diversity, this thoughtfully created collection supports children in exploring identity, empathy, and belonging through hands-on sensory and imaginative play.

Perfect for EYFS settings, nurseries, classrooms, childminders, and home learning environments.

Representation Matters

This inclusive set includes people representing a range of visible differences and disabilities, including:

• People with hearing aids

• People using walkers

• People using wheelchairs

• People with port wine birthmarks

• People with limb differences

• People representing sight impairment

These features help normalise differences and support important conversations around diversity, inclusion, and understanding from an early age.

Product Features

👫 Diverse and representative character designs
🌍 Promotes inclusive, real-world play
🖐️ Ideal size for sensory trays and small world setups
🧼 Durable and easy to wipe clean
🎨 Neutral design to suit a wide range of themes

Perfect For:

• Inclusive classroom provision

• Understanding the World (EYFS)

• PSHE and identity discussions

• SEND awareness activities

• Small world play

• Family and community topic learning

• Sensory tray setups

Pair with rice, sand, loose parts, natural materials, or themed backdrops to create powerful invitations to play.

Why Choose Inclusive Sensory Play People?

✔ Encourages empathy and understanding
✔ Promotes positive representation of disabilities
✔ Supports communication and social development
✔ Encourages open-ended imaginative play
✔ Helps children see themselves and others reflected in play

These small world people support the creation of an inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and represented.

Safety Information

⚠️ Please note: These items are not CE tested.
They are intended for educational and sensory play use only and adult supervision is required at all times.