Becoming a Sensory Aware School: A Toolkit to Develop a Whole School Approach for Sensory Wellbeing

A Toolkit to Develop a Whole School Approach for Sensory Wellbeing

Sensory needs are often misunderstood and, as a result, neglected across many schools. Yet sensory needs are universal foundational building blocks at the base of both human and learning needs. This practical book covers everything schools need to know and consider about the sensory needs of all students and staff within the school environment. By focusing on all sensory needs in a holistic way, this leads to a deeper understanding of one another and is a truly inclusive approach to benefit all. 

Sensory Aware Schools have the potential for happier and more productive learning environments, with reduced potential for disruption as well as improvements in how school communities work and learn together. Chapters look at the sensory aware student and teacher and the sensory aware classroom and school, setting out the roadmap for working from sensory awareness to sensory inclusion and towards sensory wellbeing.

This practical book covers everything schools need to know and consider about the sensory needs of all students and staff within the school environment. With a wealth of strategies and resources, it is essential reading for school leaders, SENDCOs and teachers who are keen to develop an ethos of supporting sensory needs.