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Communication-friendly classroom checklist
A practical audit of adult language, listening conditions, visual support, vocabulary and opportunities for pupils to communicate.
- For
- Teachers & TAs
- Format
- Checklist
- Time
- 15 min
- Access
- Free
Preview
What this resource helps you do
Check the conditions for listening and understanding
- Background noise and competing talk are reduced during important explanations.
- Pupils can see the speaker, visual reference and task materials without unnecessary switching.
- Key routines, places and lesson sequences are represented visually where useful.
- New vocabulary is selected, explained, revisited and connected to examples.
- Instructions avoid unnecessary language and are given in manageable steps.
Make communication a two-way process
- Adults allow processing time before repeating or rephrasing.
- Checking for understanding asks pupils to show the first action or idea, not simply say yes.
Inside the full resource
- • A concise evidence-informed overview
- • Prompts for discussion and reflection
- • An adaptable checklist or planning template
- • Suggested next steps and related reading
Downloads
Keep a printable copy or download any editable files included by the resource author.