Wired My Way - Teacher & SENCo Companion

Classrooms where every brain belongs. 💜

Nearly 2 in every 100 children in UK schools are autistic. With clear communication, a sensory-friendly space and predictable routines, autistic pupils can relax, focus and show what they really know.

The Wired My Way Teacher & SENCo Companion is a colourful, quick-reference guide for school staff. It pairs with the pupil’s Wired My Way workbook, so the support you give is shaped by what the pupil has told you.

WHAT’S INSIDE (12 pages):
🌟 About This Guide – the workbook pages to ask the pupil for
🧠 Autism at a Glance – senses, communication, predictability, energy and strengths
🔍 Spot It in Class – what you might see, and what’s often going on
🎧 A Sensory-Friendly Classroom – sound, light, touch, movement, stimming and a calm base
💬 Clear Communication – literal language, processing time and helpful phrases
🗓️ Routines & Changes – visual timetables, early warnings and smooth transitions
✅ Classroom Adjustments – tick-box lists for environment, instructions, unstructured time, social, work and regulation
💗 Wellbeing & Exams – masking awareness, help cards and exam arrangements
📊 Adjustment Tracker – a printable assess, plan, do, review form
⭐ Top 10 for the Classroom – a staffroom poster

HOW IT HELPS:
✔ Neurodiversity-affirming, positive language throughout
✔ Practical, low-cost adjustments that help the whole class
✔ Quick to read, perfect for busy teachers and cover staff
✔ Turns pupil voice into everyday classroom action
✔ A tracker that builds evidence for SEN Support plans, EHCPs and exam access arrangements
✔ Pairs with the Wired My Way workbook

PERFECT FOR:

• SENCos and inclusion leads

• Class teachers, subject teachers and teaching assistants

• ELSAs, learning mentors and pastoral staff

• Staff training sessions and CPD

WHAT YOU GET:

• 1 printable PDF file, 12 pages, A4 size

• Prints on US Letter too: just choose “Fit to page” in your print settings

• Print the tracker and Top 10 poster as many times as you like

• Instant digital download, so no physical item will be posted

PLEASE NOTE
This guide supports great classroom practice and works alongside advice from autism professionals. Information about exam access arrangements is general: always check the current JCQ regulations, which are updated each academic year.
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