What is the Sensory Ruler and Tint education site licence?

The Sensory Ruler and Tint education site licence lets a school, college or university install Sensory Ruler and Sensory Tint on every computer it owns. Sensory Ruler is an adjustable coloured on-screen reading ruler, and Sensory Tint changes the colour of the screen, helping pupils with visual stress read more comfortably.

This is a perpetual education site licence for the current version, paid once with no annual renewal.

How it helps

Some pupils find bright white screens and dense text uncomfortable to read. A screen tint and a coloured reading ruler let each pupil choose the settings that suit them, on any school computer, without carrying a physical overlay.

For schools, colleges and universities

• One licence for all computers owned by the institution.
• Network-ready .msi installers for straightforward deployment.
• Supports Quality First Teaching, giving any pupil access to on-screen visual adjustments.
• A digital alternative to physical coloured overlays for computer-based work.
• Includes 12 months of remote support by email.

For parents and families

• Your child can use their preferred screen tint and reading ruler on school computers in every lesson.
• Ask your child's school which tint colour and ruler settings help them most, so you can match them at home.
• For home computers, the Sensory Ruler and Tint single user licence is also available.

Support for visual stress and dyslexia

For pupils with visual stress (Meares-Irlen), a screen tint and coloured reading ruler can reduce visual discomfort when reading on screen. Dyslexic pupils often find a reading ruler helps them track lines and keep their place.

Exams

Coloured overlays and reading rulers may be permitted in exams under JCQ access arrangements where the candidate has an established need. Exam use is at the discretion of the candidate's exam centre, who decide all access arrangements in line with current JCQ regulations. See the JCQ access arrangements guidance.

Supplied by a UK specialist

The Dyslexia Shop supplies visual stress resources to schools and trusts across the UK. Sensory Ruler and Tint are also included in the full Sensory Readable Suite site licence, if you need text-to-speech as well.

• Licensed for installation on all computers owned by the school, college or university.
• Sensory Ruler: variable-sized on-screen reading ruler with customisable colours.
• Sensory Tint: several display tint options for screen readability.
• Licence: perpetual education site licence for the current version.
• Compatible with Windows 10 and 11.
• Two .msi installers for network installation.
• 12 months of remote support by email.

• Every school computer covered. Install Sensory Ruler and Tint on all computers the institution owns.
• Support for visual stress. A screen tint and coloured reading ruler that each pupil can set to suit them.
• A digital alternative to overlays. On-screen tinting for computer work, with nothing to lose or replace.
• One-off payment. A perpetual site licence with no annual renewal.
• Easy to deploy. Two .msi installers for network installation, plus 12 months of email support.

Software, Apps and Updates

• Sensory Ruler for Windows (.msi installer, approximately 13 MB)
• Sensory Tint for Windows (.msi installer, approximately 13 MB)

Compatibility

Windows 10 and 11. Installation is permitted on all computers owned by the licensed institution.

Support

Every licence includes 12 months of remote support by email from Sensory App House.

Delivery and Returns

This is a digital product and nothing is posted. Your licence key and download details are supplied by email. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What does the Sensory Ruler and Tint site licence include?
  The site licence includes Sensory Ruler and Sensory Tint for Windows, supplied as two .msi installers for network installation. It covers all computers owned by the licensed school, college or university and includes 12 months of email support.
• Does Sensory Ruler and Tint help pupils with visual stress?
  Yes, Sensory Ruler and Tint helps pupils with visual stress, also called Meares-Irlen, by changing the screen colour and adding a coloured reading ruler. Pupils can choose the tint and ruler settings that make on-screen reading most comfortable.
• Is a reading ruler useful for dyslexic pupils?
  Yes, many dyslexic pupils find a reading ruler helps them track lines and keep their place when reading. Sensory Ruler can be resized and recoloured on screen, so it adapts to each pupil and each task.
• Can reading rulers and coloured overlays be used in exams?
  Exam use is decided by the exam centre in line with current JCQ regulations. Coloured overlays and reading rulers may be permitted as an access arrangement where the candidate has an established need and uses them as their normal way of working.
• Can parents use Sensory Ruler and Tint at home?
  The site licence covers computers owned by the school, college or university. For a home computer, families can choose the Sensory Ruler and Tint single user licence, and match the colour settings their child uses at school.
• Which age groups is the site licence suitable for?
  The site licence suits any setting with computers, from primary and secondary schools to colleges and universities. The tools are simple to adjust, so pupils of any age can choose their own tint colour and ruler settings and use them independently in lessons.