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

By Sean McKay

A SENCO's Guide to the White Paper SEND Reforms 2026 provides a clear, practical roadmap for primary schools navigating the new national SEND framework. Written by former SENCO and SEN teacher Sean McKay, this guide translates complex policy changes into structured, implementable systems that school leaders can use immediately.

Covering Individual Support Plans, inclusive mainstream strategy, funding accountability, workforce development and parental partnership, this book equips SENCOs and senior leaders with the tools to implement reform confidently and sustainably.

Clear, direct and grounded in real school practice, this is an essential companion for any primary school preparing for the future of SEND.

Sean McKay is a former SENCO and Special Educational Needs teacher with extensive experience supporting children across mainstream primary settings. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with school leaders, teachers, parents and local authorities to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

As both a classroom practitioner and strategic SEND leader, Sean has led whole-school inclusion frameworks, coordinated statutory processes and implemented evidence-based interventions aligned with national policy reform. His work focuses on translating complex SEND legislation into clear, practical systems that schools can implement confidently.

Drawing on frontline experience and strategic leadership insight, Sean writes to support SENCOs, teachers and school leaders navigating the evolving SEND landscape.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQD2H291
• ISBN13: 9798249598556
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"