Sensory Fatigue & Masking Logbook
KS4 sensory fatigue, masking, and exam access arrangement logbook for secondary SENCOs, exams officers, and pastoral teams to track JCQ evidence
RESOURCE OVERVIEW
Audit-ready secondary tracking logbook designed specifically for SENCOs, exams officers, and pastoral teams supporting high-functioning neurodivergent teens in Key Stage 4- Autistic and ADHD students frequently mask sensory overload and cognitive fatigue during lessons, leading to sudden burnout during GCSE mock exams- This complete dual-format toolkit provides the precise documentation required by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) to demonstrate a pupil’s “normal way of working” for 25% extra time, rest breaks, prompting, and scribe support-
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACK
Printable Audit-Ready Logbook & Student Pass Suite (18-Page Printable PDF): Includes JCQ access arrangement evidence guides, staff masking identification protocols, ink-saving tracking grids for Extra Time and Rest Breaks, discrete desk-side sensory self-monitoring strips, GCSE exam hall environmental checklists, form tutor handover sheets, and parent communication templates
Staff InSET Training & Student Orientation Presentation (22-Slide PPTX Deck): Includes staff CPD slides on masking fatigue, teacher guidance on evidencing normal ways of working, student-facing orientation decks explaining rest break passes in mock exams, exam hall environment audit layouts, and staff action plan frameworks
CLASSROOM APPLICATIONS AND PEDAGOGICAL BENEFITS
JCQ Audit Compliance: Provides clear, dated evidence of classroom adaptations to fulfill JCQ Form 8 and Access Arrangements Online requirements
Prevents GCSE Mock Exam Burnout: Helps staff spot subtle sensory fatigue early, before pupils hit crisis point in formal exam halls
Discrete Self-Advocacy: Non-verbal desk strips empower self-conscious teens to request micro-breaks or signal sensory overload without public attention
Secondary Subject Integration: Equips subject teachers, invigilators, and pastoral leads with standardized logging formats across all KS4 departments
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FILE INFORMATION
Target Audience: Secondary SENCOs, Exams Officers, Pastoral Leads, Inclusion TAs, and KS4 Teachers (Ages 14-16 / Years 10-11)
Included File Formats: High-Resolution Printable PDF (.pdf) and Fully Editable Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)
Total Content Volume: 18 Printable PDF Pages + 22 Interactive Presentation Slides (40 Total Pages and Slides)




















