Vaud Adds Behaviour Support Measures to School Provision (Switzerland, June 2026)
Vaud announced an action plan to support schools dealing with pupils whose behaviour disrupts classes or creates safety concerns. The plan adds behavioural support to existing arrangements for diverse learning and special education needs.
Vaud announced an action plan to support schools dealing with pupils whose behaviour disrupts classes or creates safety concerns. The plan adds behavioural support to existing arrangements for diverse learning and special education needs.
What Changed?
The Directorate General for Compulsory Education and Special Pedagogy will expand resource spaces by 2028, provide online conferences and reference documents for staff, and develop socio-educational support services in schools.
Old System vs New System
Vaud already had support measures for pupils with learning, language, autism-spectrum, attention, and other needs, but behaviour-related support was not set out as a dedicated plan with expanded resource spaces and new staff guidance.
Behaviour difficulties are being addressed through a named action plan. Resource spaces will be developed, school staff will receive shared response guidance, and socio-educational support in school settings will be expanded.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students whose behaviour disrupts class may be temporarily supported in resource spaces and receive more targeted help while the rest of the class continues learning.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents may see clearer school procedures for behaviour support and more structured communication when a child needs additional assistance.
School / Institution Impact
Schools will need to plan resource-space access, staff training, information flow, and coordination with socio-educational services.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers are expected to receive more guidance and support when responding to difficult behaviour, reducing reliance on ad hoc classroom responses.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-01: action plan announced
- by 2028: resource spaces to be further developed
- next school year: further proposals expected for continued support.
What To Do
- Schools should follow DGEO guidance
- identify how resource spaces will be used
- and prepare staff for the new training and reference materials.
What To Watch Next
Further Vaud proposals are expected for the next school year, including steps to reduce waiting times for support measures.
Global Context
The measure adds a cantonal example of behaviour support inside mainstream compulsory schooling, a topic watched in many education systems balancing inclusion, staff workload, and classroom stability.
Source Record
Source type: official announcement
Source name: State of Vaud