New SEND reforms put inclusion at the heart of every classroom
Every child deserves a supportive environment in which to learn and thrive — but current SEND frameworks have been struggling to keep up. The government’s radical SEND overhaul means schools must prioritise early intervention, remove barriers to learning, and build on existing practice to become wholly inclusive for all pupils.
Schools are seeing increasing behavioural incidents and escalations, significant drops in attendance and participation, and resourcing strains. The new reforms offer a clearer tiered model of support with Individual Support Plans for any child identified as needing extra support — regardless of whether they have a formal diagnosis of SEND — changes to EHCPs, and improved access to specialist professionals.
In England:
Approximately 1.7 million children have SEND
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) have more than doubled since 2014
1 in 5 young people aged 8-18 have a mental health condition
Supporting inclusive education and sensory regulation for everyone
Cubbie is the only sensory-regulation platform designed to work across universal, targeted, targeted plus, and specialist provision, giving schools a practical, measurable way to support regulation, inclusion, and access to learning across the full continuum of need. It gives staff, teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and therapists one consistent, evidence-informed way to support pupils before, during, and after dysregulation.
How Cubbie helps staff and teachers
With OT-designed programmes and targeted sensory regulation support, Cubbie reduces the strain on specialist resources and capacity.
It helps schools:
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Support more pupils earlier, reducing disruption and keeping children in class
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Provide a safe, structured regulation tool that works from whole-school wellbeing through to complex SEND need
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Build the evidence base that inspectors and review panels expect
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Respond proactively, before pupils reach crisis, and support recovery and reintegration after incidents freeing up resources, capacity, and time to support students and focus on learning
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Improve staff wellbeing and reduce staff burnout
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Deliver effective, evidence-backed SEND support
How Cubbie helps children and young adults
Cubbie provides fast and effective sensory regulation interventions, helping children and young adults regulate, feel calm, and ready to participate.
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Cubbie provides specialist OT-led programmes tailored to the individual child
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Cubbie helps meet pupils’ needs before they reach crisis point, and supports recovery and reintegration after incidents
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Pupils can self-regulate in 15 minutes or less
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Anxiety and overwhelm are reduced, meaning more time spent in the classroom
New SEND reforms put inclusion at the heart of every classroom
Every child deserves a supportive environment in which to learn and thrive — but current SEND frameworks have been struggling to keep up. The government’s radical SEND overhaul means schools must prioritise early intervention, remove barriers to learning, and build on existing practice to become wholly inclusive for all pupils.
Schools are seeing increasing behavioural incidents and escalations, significant drops in attendance and participation, and resourcing strains. The new reforms offer a clearer tiered model of support with Individual Support Plans for any child identified as needing extra support — regardless of whether they have a formal diagnosis of SEND — changes to EHCPs, and improved access to specialist professionals.
In England:
Approximately 1.7 million children have SEND
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) have more than doubled since 2014
1 in 5 young people aged 8-18 have a mental health condition
Supporting inclusive education and sensory regulation for everyone
Cubbie is the only sensory-regulation platform designed to work across universal, targeted, targeted plus, and specialist provision, giving schools a practical, measurable way to support regulation, inclusion, and access to learning across the full continuum of need. It gives staff, teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and therapists one consistent, evidence-informed way to support pupils before, during, and after dysregulation.
How Cubbie helps children and young adults
Cubbie provides fast and effective sensory regulation interventions, helping children and young adults regulate, feel calm, and ready to participate.
-
Cubbie provides specialist OT-led programmes tailored to the individual child
-
Cubbie helps meet pupils’ needs before they reach crisis point, and supports recovery and reintegration after incidents
-
Pupils can self-regulate in 15 minutes or less
-
Anxiety and overwhelm are reduced, meaning more time spent in the classroom
How Cubbie helps staff and teachers
With OT-designed programmes and targeted sensory regulation support, Cubbie reduces the strain on specialist resources and capacity.
It helps schools:
-
Support more pupils earlier, reducing disruption and keeping children in class
-
Provide a safe, structured regulation tool that works from whole-school wellbeing through to complex SEND need
-
Build the evidence base that inspectors and review panels expect
-
Respond proactively, before pupils reach crisis, and support recovery and reintegration after incidents freeing up resources, capacity, and time to support students and focus on learning
-
Improve staff wellbeing and reduce staff burnout
-
Deliver effective, evidence-backed SEND support
Why schools and MATs choose Cubbie
Success stories
Fewer exclusions, better attendance, less pressure on specialist services
Cubbie was used by three mainstream schools across three terms in a large local authority area and resulted in:
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40% reduction in potential permanent exclusions
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Increased classroom attendance from 75% to 83%
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30 additional learning hours a day recovered
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16 SEND students successfully reintegrated into full mainstream education
Lime Wood Primary School
Cubbie has been a fantastic installation and has already made a significant impact on the wellbeing and inclusion support we provide for our pupils. The personalised sensory wellbeing solution has created a safe, calming, and engaging space where children can self-regulate, reset, and return to learning ready to participate positively in the classroom.
Reduction in disruption and behavioural issues
Increase in attendance
and participation
Increase in time regained
for staff and teams
Delivers consistent, targeted, and effective sensory regulation support using OT-designed programmes
Provides a standardised solution that adapts to the environment and focuses on early intervention
When regulation is supported early, the benefits go far beyond the individual moment — better attendance, fewer disruptions, less pressure on families and staff, and less need for specialist intervention down the line.
Resources and insights
An independent impact analysis from the University of Galway
We partnered with the University of Galway to independently analyse how users engage with Cubbie, and how their emotional states shift before and after each session. The research uncovered four key findings, including that 75% of Cubbie users are regulated by their sixth session.
The alarming shift: Sensory rooms are becoming exclusion spaces
Without OT expertise, sensory rooms often become holding spaces rather than regulation tools. See how Cubbie's OT-led approach helps pupils self-regulate in 10 minutes and supports schools navigating the 2026 SEND reforms.
SEND strategy guide for schools in England
A £4 billion SEND overhaul is reshaping what inclusion looks like in UK schools. Whether you're a headteacher, SENCO, or teaching assistant, discover what the reforms mean for your role — and how Cubbie helps schools deliver on the DfE's seven principles of inclusion.
Reduction in disruption and behavioural issues
Increase in time regained
for staff and teams
Increase in attendance
and participation
Provides a standardised and consistent solution that adapts to the environment
Delivers targeted, individualised, and effective sensory experiences for everyone
Fewer exclusions, better attendance, less pressure on specialist services
Cubbie was used by three mainstream schools across three terms in a large local authority area and resulted in:
-
40% reduction in potential permanent exclusions
-
Increased classroom attendance from 75% to 83%
-
30 additional learning hours a day recovered
-
16 SEND students successfully reintegrated into full mainstream education
When regulation is supported early, the benefits go far beyond the individual moment — better attendance, fewer disruptions, less pressure on families and staff, and less need for specialist intervention down the line.
Success stories
Lime Wood Primary School
Cubbie has been a fantastic installation and has already made a significant impact on the wellbeing and inclusion support we provide for our pupils. The personalised sensory wellbeing solution has created a safe, calming, and engaging space where children can self-regulate, reset, and return to learning ready to participate positively in the classroom.
WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS
Our workshops and webinars aim to educate as many people as possible about sensory processing difficulties. We offer in-house workshops at your premises and open programs where we invite participants from various organisations to join us in combating the stigma and prejudice faced by those who need our support the most.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
We participate in several industry events throughout the year. As part of our commitment to ensuring no person is left behind, these industry events are key to ensuring we showcase our capabilities and spread the word. If you would like us to exhibit or talk at your event, please get in touch.
FOCUS GROUPS
We host quarterly focus groups that bring together parents, teachers, HR leaders, SEND specialists, and members of the neurodivergent community. These focus groups are essential for fostering innovation and ensuring that Cubbie continues to evolve and thrive for the long term.
CUBBIE CONNECT FORUMS
Join Our Inclusive Forums: Empowering Parents, Teachers, and Neurodivergent Communities At Cubbie, we bring together parents, teachers, and neurodivergent individuals to share challenges, develop ideas, and support each other. Purpose: Connect: Build a supportive network. Share: Exchange experiences. Innovate: Create solutions. Advocate: Promote acceptance. Why Join? Support: Community backing. Resources: Useful tools. Voice: Advocate for inclusion. Join us and make a difference!
Resources and insights
Turing House School
Feedback from students using Cubbie has been excellent. They can now regulate and reset before school, coming to classes ready to learn and participate.
Galway University Hospital
Cubbie has been a fantastic addition to the playroom, especially for children with developmental needs. Children are able to settle and feel calm before visits, reducing distress and anxiety.
An independent impact analysis from the University of Galway
We partnered with the University of Galway to independently analyse how users engage with Cubbie, and how their emotional states shift before and after each session. The research uncovered four key findings, including that 75% of Cubbie users are regulated by their sixth session.
SEND strategy guide for schools in England
A £4 billion SEND overhaul is reshaping what inclusion looks like in UK schools. Whether you're a headteacher, SENCO, or teaching assistant, discover what the reforms mean for your role — and how Cubbie helps schools deliver on the DfE's seven principles of inclusion.
Whether you’re looking to improve attendance and participation, support inclusion and accessibility, or reduce the strain on staff capacity and resources, Cubbie is here to help you create inclusive spaces where everyone can regulate, participate, and thrive.
Want to solve your SEND and inclusion needs?
Get in touch with our Cubbie team
To find out how Cubbie can help with your SEND needs, get in touch with our Cubbie team
To learn more about Cubbie and how schools, MATs, and local authorities are integrating Cubbie into their inclusion strategy get in touch.
Want to solve your SEND and inclusion needs?
Get in touch with our Cubbie team
Whether you’re looking to improve attendance and participation, support inclusion and accessibility, or reduce the strain on staff capacity and resources, Cubbie is here to help you create inclusive spaces where everyone can regulate, participate, and thrive.
