ALN and Inclusion Services

Autism Support

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

Educational Psychology

Every school and early years setting has the support of an education 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

Health Care Plans

A healthcare plan will set out what the setting will do to help learner manage their medical condition

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