Tools for Schools
Provision and / or strategies
- Prepare for change of activity or routine, e.g. use of visual resources and objects of reference.
- Organise small group / 1 to 1 tasks and activities if needed.
- Ensure that there is a calm learning environment and access to a low arousal space.
- Ensure clear communication of expectations.
- Provide regular mentor support, including adult and peers.
- Consider the use of a visual timetable or ‘now and next’ cards.
- Ensure staff monitor key transition points e.g. drop off / pick up, snack / lunchtime, visitors and changes to routine with strategies to reduce anxiety.
- Provide a ‘get out’ option or a way of asking for helping /alerting adults to distress.
Last updated 2 November 2021