Sensory supports checklist (classroom)
Quick checks to reduce sensory overload in class.
Who this is for
Teachers looking for practical, educational support.
How to use
- Use at the start of term or after class changes.
- Tick off adjustments as you try them.
Environment checks
- □ Reduce harsh lighting or glare
- □ Offer noise‑reducing options
- □ Provide a predictable seating spot
- □ Allow movement breaks
Communication supports
- □ Visual instructions
- □ Short, clear directions
- □ Check‑back questions
Related resources
Trust & evidence
Educational resource — not medical advice.
Citations
Sources are copy‑only for transparency — external links are not clickable.
World Health Organization: Mental health and wellbeing
https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use
UNICEF: Supporting mental health and wellbeing
https://www.unicef.org/mental-health
UK Department for Education: SEND guidance
https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs
NICE: Autism in under 19s (guidance)
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg170
Last reviewed
16 Jan 2026
Next review due
15 Jul 2026
Updated
16 Jan 2026
Evidence & sources
6 sources · tiers A, B
Update history
- 16 Jan 2026contentInitial printable published and reviewed.
Educational information only — not medical advice. Read the disclaimer.