Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
ALNCo: Mrs Anna Davies, Deputy Headteacher
September 2021: ALN Transformation - What is changing?
Special Educational Needs (SEN) will now be known as Additional Learning Needs (ALN) as a result of a new act, the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. The new ALN Code was approved in April 2021 and went live from September 2021.
The short video below explains clearly what changes will be happening across Wales:
The implementation period of this transformation will last three years until summer 2024 - during this period Statements of SEN and individual education plans (IEPs) will be converted into individual development plans (IDPs). This will be done in a mandatory, phased approach on the basis of year groups, however, pupils currently with statements will retain them.
ALN Provision @ Pembrey School
At Pembrey School our ALNCo is Mrs Anna Davies, Deputy Headteacher.
Our aim In Pembrey is to ensure that each of our learners with ALN are supported in an inclusive environment so they can overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. To enable this to happen we believe in creating a strong home/school partnership based on mutual respect, ensuring we all work together with the common goal of supporting the needs of each learner. We are of the belief that ALL teachers are teachers of learners with additional learning needs and our provision reflects our inclusive ethos.
In Pembrey School our ALN provision includes:
- differentiated work with the class teacher
- targeted in class support
- effective short term interventions on a 1:1 basis, or within small groups
- well established relationships with outside agencies
- detailed One Page Profiles (OPPs) to gain knowledge of each individual learner, discover what is important to them and how they can be supported to become the best that they can be.
- Individual Development Plans (IDPs) - these plans contain a OPP, targeted agreed actions centred around that specific learner and names and contact details for all people and agencies involved.
Letter to Parents - ALN Transformation, the Process
If you wish to meet with Mrs Anna Davies, the Additional Learning and Educational Needs Coordinator (ALENCo) at Pembrey School, please ring the school office on 01554 832207 to arrange an appointment.
If you have any queries or concerns you may also contact Mrs Davies via email on:
Anna.Davies@pembrey.ysgolccc.cymru