10 Steps to a Neurodivergent-Friendly Classroom

A clear, practical guide to creating neurodivergent-friendly classrooms. Pooky Knightsmith offers ten actionable steps, restorative strategies and ready-to-use tools to help teachers, TAs and school leaders support neurodivergent learners confidently and effectively in a way that aligns with current policy shifts.

Ten simple steps. Countless positive impacts. Supporting neurodivergent students in schools has never been more urgent, nor more challenging. Amid rising need, limited resources, and shifting policy expectations, educators are under increasing pressure to create inclusive classrooms that are both effective and sustainable. This practical guide is designed to meet that challenge head-on.

Drawing on thousands of hours of training delivered to teachers, teaching assistants, and school leaders, education expert Pooky Knightsmith distils the core principles of a neurodivergent friendly classroom into ten clear, actionable steps. Aligned with current education policy, including the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) programme and the move towards needs-led support, this guide equips staff at every level to strengthen understanding, embed inclusive routines, and create learning environments where all pupils can thrive.

Each step offers immediately usable strategies, including "try this in the moment" boxes, classroom worksheets, and whole school team reflections. Written in Pooky's trademark warm, accessible style, this is a highly practical resource for anyone looking to make your classroom calmer, more predictable, and more responsive for neurodivergent students.

Contributor: Ian Hunkin (Foreword by)

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