A simple one-page planning tool designed to help early years practitioners think carefully about what visual support a child needs, why they need it and how it will be used consistently.

Rather than introducing visuals without a clear purpose, this resource helps teams plan support around the individual child and review whether it is actually making a difference.

It includes space to record:

• the purpose of the visual support

• what the child is finding difficult

• the type of visual being used

• key words, photos, symbols and routines to include

• sensory and communication considerations

• where and how the visual will be used

• how adults will introduce and model it

• review dates and next steps

• family and practitioner voice

Ideal for SENCos, key persons, nursery practitioners and childminders supporting children with communication, transition, regulation or routine needs.

Useful alongside visual timetables, now/next boards, first/then boards, choice boards, routine strips, communication symbols and social stories.

Plan • Support • Review