SEND Reform Is Coming: What It Means For Behaviour And SEMH In Schools

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-handbookDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.phpSave £250 on National SEMH Conference tickets with Super Early BirdSuper Early Bird tickets for the National SEMH Conference end soon, giving you £250 off each place. Join us in October 2026 for a full day of practical workshops focused on the SEMH, behaviour, SEND and inclusion pressures schools are facing right now. Book your Super Early Bird place here before the offer ends.