by Annie Ramos (Author)
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
Number of Pages: 182
Dimensions: 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: March 12, 2026
