SEND reform 2026 and the Inclusive Mainstream Fund
What the White Paper changes and how funding works.
Read the guideSEND and inclusion
SEND and inclusion: guidance for schools
What SEND reform means for mainstream schools, and how to support every learner.
Inclusion that works for every child
Inclusion is now at the heart of how mainstream schools are expected to support children with SEND, and of how Ofsted evaluates them. The guides on this page explain what's changing, what it means for your school and the practical steps that make inclusion part of everyday practice. myHappymind supports this with a whole-school approach that helps every child feel they belong, whatever their needs.
Why inclusion matters now
In 2026, 20.8% of pupils in England have SEN, and 538,547 now hold an EHC plan, up 11.6% in a year. Children with SEN are 4.5 times more likely to have a probable mental disorder. The Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving (February 2026), focuses on shifting support from specialist provision towards mainstream inclusion. myHappymind Belong supports you to seamlessly deliver on this.
Explore the resources
Explore the topic further in the guides below and access the free resources.
Teaching emotional regulation to neurodiverse pupils
Practical strategies that work for every learner.
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From our schools
myHappymind supports all learners. What is good practice for SEND is good for all after all.
SENCO, St John's CofE Primary School 
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From our schools
I've found that SEND pupils particularly benefit from Happy Breathing, to help regulate their emotions and help improve attention and concentration.
Teacher, English Martyrs Catholic Primary School 
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From our schools
By teaching children to understand their Character Strengths and value what makes them unique, the programme fosters Self-Esteem and encourages inclusion.
Headteacher, Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School 