ADY/ALN - Additional Learning Need
The Welsh Government has passed new legislation, called the Additional Learning Needs (Wales) Act and Additional Learning Needs Code, which replaces all the legislation and guidance about Special Educational Needs.
The new ALN Act will begin from September 2021 for children who are newly identified as having additional learning needs. Those children who have already been identified as having SEN will migrate to the new system from January 1st 2022.
Below are some documents which may support parents in their understanding of the changes. A link is also below to the Vale of Glamorgan County Council website which includes some videos and further information.
https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/schools/Additional-Learning-Needs/Additional-Learning-Needs.aspx
The Welsh Government has passed new legislation, called the Additional Learning Needs (Wales) Act and Additional Learning Needs Code, which replaces all the legislation and guidance about Special Educational Needs.
The new ALN Act will begin from September 2021 for children who are newly identified as having additional learning needs. Those children who have already been identified as having SEN will migrate to the new system from January 1st 2022.
Below are some documents which may support parents in their understanding of the changes. A link is also below to the Vale of Glamorgan County Council website which includes some videos and further information.
https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/schools/Additional-Learning-Needs/Additional-Learning-Needs.aspx
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the_index_for_children_and_young_people_with_disabilities_or_additional_needs.docx | |
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School Process for Identifying ALN | |
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Local authority process for reconsidering decisions about ALN | |
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Local authority process for identifying and supporting ALN | |
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