SEN Communication Symbols

This comprehensive collection of accessible symbols has been created in partnership with Widgit, whose symbol system is widely used to support people with learning disabilities and communication needs.

The resource helps teachers create more accessible D&T classrooms and learning materials. Each pictorial symbol can be used alongside text or as an alternative to it, helping learners understand information that might otherwise be difficult to access.

The symbols can support learners with special educational needs and disabilities, reduce language barriers for pupils who use English as an additional language, encourage independent learning and help teachers create social stories. They can also be used to label tools, equipment and areas within the D&T classroom.

The downloadable PDF symbols can be cut out, copied, pasted and resized to suit your requirements.

Symbols available to all schools

Members and non members can download this initial collection of 40 D&T symbols as PDF files from this shop page.

Additional symbols for D&T Association members

D&T Association members can download an additional collection of 40 D&T symbols as PDF files.

Members with Widgit InPrint 3 installed can also access the complete D&T symbol collection in wordlist format. The member download includes the wordlist file needed to use these additional symbols within InPrint 3.

InPrint 3 also provides access to Widgit’s wider library of more than 20,000 symbols for supporting communication and understanding.

Please note

You will need Widgit InPrint 3 to use the wordlist file and access Widgit symbols beyond the PDF collections provided here.

Visit the Widgit website for further information about InPrint 3 and how to purchase the software.