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: Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: School leaders: Join us at the National SEMH Conference (October 2026) It's a whole day focused on the real SEMH, behaviour and inclusion pressures facing schools - and what leaders can do next. Plus, right now you can get Super Early Bird tickets at £250 - find out more and book your place here.

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SEND Reform Is Coming: What It Means For Behaviour And SEMH In Schools is an episode from School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton by Beacon School Support.

This episode is 23:28 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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