The government’s new SEND reform paper proposes major changes to how schools support pupils with additional needs.

But what does it actually mean for mainstream schools, teachers and SENCOs?

In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we break down the key changes in the proposed SEND reforms and explains what they could mean for SEMH support in schools.

You’ll learn:

• Why mainstream schools will increasingly be expected to meet SEND needs earlier

• How the new layers of support (Universal, Targeted and Specialist provision) are designed to work

• Why support bases and inclusion spaces may become more common in mainstream schools

• What the move away from diagnosis-driven support means for classrooms

• Why adaptive teaching, staff training and whole-school consistency will matter more than ever.

If you’re a school leader, SENCO or teacher supporting pupils with SEMH needs, this episode will help you understand what changes may be coming - and what your school should start thinking about now.

Important links:

Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook

Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php

Headteachers and deputies: Join our in-person events in Coventy and Dudley
Where you'll learn practical ways to equip your team to handle SEMH challenges with confidence - so you can move from firefighting to a calm, consistent whole-school approach. Register now.