This free printable Supporting Children with ADHD in School guide is a practical classroom guide for teachers and school staff supporting children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It offers clear, easy to apply strategies to help pupils with ADHD manage attention difficulties, impulsive behaviour, organisation problems and emotional regulation in a busy school environment.
The poster includes guidance on giving short, simple instructions, using structure and routine, visual schedules, movement breaks, timers and seating adjustments to improve focus and executive functioning. It covers positive behaviour support, reducing shame, offering choices, adjusting written work, and responding calmly and consistently. It also supports emotional wellbeing through transition planning, breathing strategies and quiet spaces.
Ideal for teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants and pastoral staff in primary and secondary schools, this ADHD classroom support resource helps create an inclusive, structured learning environment where neurodivergent children and teenagers can succeed and thrive.
