ALN and Inclusion Service Offer and Contacts

Aims of the Service

Our aim is to create inclusive cultures in our schools to maximise educational opportunities for all Torfaen pupils

ASD Support

The Autism Support Officer works with parents, schools and other professionals of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASD

Children Looked After

The local authority are the corporate parent for all children and young people who are in the care of the local authority

Critical Incident Support

Torfaen's Education Psychology Service and Counselling service provide advice and support to schools when a critical incident has occurred

Educational Psychology

Every school and Early Years Setting has the support of a named Educational Psychologist

Exclusions

ALN Link Officers provide advice and guidance on exclusions processes for schools, governors, parents and other professionals

GEMS: Gwent Education Minority-Ethnic Service

Torfaen have a Service Level Agreement with GEMS to raise the achievement and attainment of black and minority ethnic (BME) learners (aged 4-19)

Home Education

If a parent chooses to electively home educate their child, they are responsible for ensuring they receive suitable education

Parent Partnership Service

SNAP Cymru provides free, independent information and advice for parents of children and young people with additional learning needs

Pont Fach Assessment Centre

Pont Fach is part of a Graduated Response in supporting primary Highly Complex pupils with Extreme Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties which have a significant impact on their learning

Sensory & Communication Support Service (SenCom)

SenCom is a service comprising three specialist teams. The service work with children and young people who have a speech, language, communication need or who have a hearing, vision, or multi-sensory impairment

SPLD

Torfaen has a specialist teacher who provides advice and support to schools to meet the literacy needs of their pupils

The ALN Team

The ALN Team is responsible for administering Torfaen's statutory obligations as outlined within the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice for Wales 2002 and from September 2021 ALN and Education Tribunal Act (2018)

Torfaen Autism Support Service

The service is run by Nant Celyn Autism special resources base and provides targeted advice and support to schools for pupils who have a diagnosis of ASD

Torfaen Outreach Service

Torfaen Outreach service provides support for young people within their schools and support for staff working with pupils

Traveller Education Service

Torfaen Traveller Education Service provide school-based support to assist Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) pupils and their schools