ADY ALN

Additional Learning Needs 

Anghegion Dysgu Ywchwanegol

ADY ALN

Our School ALNCo

Miss Edbrooke ydw i. Fi yw ALNCo yr ysgol

The school ALNCo is Miss Edbrooke. 
Miss Edbrooke is responsible for the day to day

co ordination of pupils’ ALN. 

Miss Edbrooke is always enthusiastic to help and support parents and families. Working together we can aim to provide the best provision and support for our children. For any help, support or advice, come on in and have a chat, to hopefully eliminate any concerns or worries you may have or are unsure of. Rwyf yma i'ch cefnogi.

Did you know the law has changed with regards to supporting children with Additional Learning Needs. The new ALN reform bill, plans to help children and young people who need extra support to learn. This is a 3 year roll out plan set by Welsh Government. In September 2021 the Additional Learning Needs and Educational Tribunal (Wales) Act came into force and as a school we are working towards and transitioning from the old SEN system to the new. Below you will find an easy read version of the document.

The new system will bring about several main changed for ALN:

• It brings together all current systems into a new, single system for ALN
• Changes in terminology SEN (Special Educational Needs) to ALN (Additional Learning Needs)
• Is pupil centred, where young people and their parents are completely involved in decision making
• Provided learners with the same type of statutory plan (Individual Development Plan or IDP), irrrespective of age or setting
• Improves transition between settings
• Allows further Welsh language provision
• Has clear and consistent right of appeal
• Is a fair and transparent system for all

Supporting information is available for parents and learners. In this section of the website, you will find links to help sheets and further information about how the changes will affect learners and their families and what support is available to you. You will find it useful to read the booklet 'BIS ALN Handbook 2021'. However if you require any further information about the changes or are concerned about your child's additional learning need, then we welcome you to contact us. You can contact us at the school and ask to speak to the Additional Needs Coordinator (ALNCo) Gill Edbrooke or Katrina Pryse, Headteacher.