Scarcity logic refers to the assumption that resources such as support staff, accommodations, or specialised services are so limited that helping one student necessarily requires reducing support for another. In school systems operating under scarcity logic, decisions about support are often framed as unavoidable trade-offs rather than questions about whether the system itself is adequately resourced. This framing can shape conversations with families, who may be told that additional support is impossible because other students also need help. Scarcity logic can obscure the structural decisions that determine how resources are allocated and can create competition between families whose children all require support. Recognising scarcity logic helps shift attention away from individual students competing for limited resources and toward broader questions about funding, policy priorities, and systemic responsibility.