A SENCO's Guide to the White Paper SEND Reforms 2026 Primary Schools Edition

A SENCO's Guide to the White Paper SEND Reforms 2026 - Primary Schools Edition is an essential leadership handbook for Special Educational Needs Coordinators navigating the most significant structural reform of SEND in over a decade.In February 2026, the Department for Education published Every Child Achieving and Thriving, setting out a ten-year vision for education reform in England. For primary schools, this White Paper marks a decisive shift: inclusive mainstream is no longer an aspiration. It is the default expectation.This book moves beyond policy summary. It is a practical implementation guide written specifically for primary SENCOs who must translate reform into classroom reality.Inside, you will find clear, strategic guidance on:¿ Designing and embedding the new Individual Support Plan framework¿ Strengthening early identification systems in Reception and Key Stage 1¿ Navigating EHCP thresholds and Specialist Provision Packages¿ Integrating SEND with attendance, behaviour and engagement strategies¿ Adapting a knowledge-rich curriculum without lowering ambition¿ Building staff confidence through structured workforce development¿ Implementing costed provision mapping and sustainable funding models¿ Demonstrating measurable impact through robust data systems¿ Rebuilding parental trust within a less adversarial system