Executive Functioning Skills Workbook

Help students develop essential executive functioning skills with this engaging, illustrated 32-page workbook, designed specifically for secondary school learners.

Ideal for students with ADHD, autism, SEND and wider organisational or executive functioning difficulties, this practical resource supports young people in developing independence, confidence and strategies for managing everyday school life.

Featuring accessible activities, structured worksheets, visual prompts and opportunities for self-reflection, the workbook helps students understand their individual strengths and challenges while building skills they can use both inside and outside the classroom.

What’s Included?

This comprehensive 32-page workbook covers:

Understanding Executive Functioning – Exploring personal strengths, challenges and how executive functioning affects everyday life.

Organisation Skills – Managing school equipment, routines, bags and belongings.

Planning and Prioritising – Breaking larger tasks into manageable steps and identifying priorities.

Homework Management – Developing realistic homework routines and reducing forgotten tasks.

Time Management – Understanding time, using visual planners and organising daily activities.

Task Initiation – Exploring practical strategies for getting started when tasks feel difficult.

Managing Overwhelm – Recognising early warning signs and developing personalised coping strategies.

Personal Action Planning – Reflecting on progress, setting achievable goals and identifying strategies that work.

Perfect For:

Secondary SEND interventions (KS3 and KS4)

ADHD and autism support

SENDCo and learning support departments

Teaching assistants and key workers

One-to-one mentoring sessions

Small-group interventions

Tutor time and pastoral support

Home learning and parent-supported activities

Why Choose This Resource?

✓ 32 pages of practical, student-friendly activities
✓ Attractive, calming pastel designs and illustrations
✓ Accessible layouts with clear instructions
✓ Encourages independence and self-awareness
✓ Supports personalised strategies rather than a one-size-fits-all approach
✓ Suitable for individual or supported completion
✓ Ready-to-print PDF format

Created by an experienced secondary SENDCo and English teacher, this workbook takes a supportive, student-centred approach to developing executive functioning skills.

Whether used as a structured intervention programme or as individual worksheets targeting specific difficulties, it provides practical tools to help students feel more organised, prepared and confident in their learning.