The summer holidays are a brilliant opportunity for children to recharge but...
...for students with sensory integration or sensory processing differences, the break from routine can also bring real challenges: disrupted sleep, unfamiliar environments, long journeys, and an absence of the predictable structure that helps them thrive. As a school, you're in a unique position to help. Sharing this free resource with your families before the holidays is a simple, high-impact way to extend your pastoral support beyond the school gates — and help children arrive back in September better regulated and ready to learn.
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The Summer Sensory Survival Kit is a free 13-page guide developed by Sensory Integration Education, covering everything families might face over the summer — from sunscreen and swimwear to travel, food, sleep routines, and outdoor activities. It's written in plain, accessible language for parents and carers, and has been developed with the same evidence-informed approach that underpins the Sensory Inclusive Schools programme.
11 topics. Practical tips. Tailored to sensory preferences.
🎒 Sensory Grab Bag — How to build a portable sensory kit for days out ☀️ Sun Safety & Keeping Cool — Sunscreen strategies for tactile-sensitive children, plus cooling tips for kids who struggle to notice heat 👕 Summer Wardrobe — Fabric, fit, and transition tips ⚡ Boosting or Calming Energy — Activities to help children regulate during unstructured days 🏡 School Holiday Survival — Structuring days, managing chores, maintaining bedtime routines ✈️ Travel Tips — Airports, long car journeys, and staying regulated on the move 🍉 Food & Outdoor Eating — Supporting sensory eaters through picnics and new environments 🏛️ Sensory Friendly Venues — What to look for and how to ask ahead 🏊 Swimming Pools — Making pool visits more comfortable 🏖️ At the Beach — Sand, sea, and sensory preparation 🏃 Sports & Leisure — Getting involved with motor planning and balance challenges
Why this matters for your school community
For many families, the summer holidays are the longest stretch of the year without professional support. A few practical strategies shared at the right moment — just before the break — can make a real difference to a student's wellbeing, and to the family's experience of the holidays. Sharing this kit signals to your families that your school's commitment to sensory inclusion doesn't stop at the end of term. It also gives parents language and tools that help them communicate more effectively with school when students return in September.
About Sensory Inclusive Schools
Sensory Inclusive Schools actively supports schools to become genuinely sensory inclusive — equipping staff with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to understand and support all students across the whole school community. This resource has been developed in partnership with Sensory Integration Education, a not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of expertise in sensory integration training for professionals and families.
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Download the kit now and share it with your school community before the holidays begin.
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