Communication friendly environment

Communication friendly schools ensure that:

• There is a colour-coded map of the school available and clearly displayed.
• There are photos of staff and pupils are displayed in entrance foyers and in each classroom.
  
  
• There is a consistent colour coding system is used across the school.
  
  
• Children understand the rules and expectations in class and around school.
  
  
• There are visual resources (such as visual timetables, symbols etc) displayed in school to support children to understand rules and routines.
  
  
• Colourful semantics are used
• Lunchtime supervisors are trained to encourage group activities and social interaction.
  
  
• There are alternative locations for play rather than just the playground.
  
  
• Classes are organised so that children/young people are seated to face the teacher.
  
  
• The school and classrooms are free from clutter.
• There are sensory spaces available for children/young people who need it

For more details on Communication Friendly Checklists please refer to the Communication Trust website.