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Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Inclusion Service

How can the school help my child?

All schools have an Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo) who can advise you of how the school can/will meet your child's needs

Person Centred Planning (PCP)

Outline of Person-Centred practice, one-page profiles and reviews

ALN Transformation

From September 2021 the ALN and Education Tribunal Act begins implementation. Details of implementation and changes from SEN to ALN can be found in this section

Code of Practice 2021

The Code of Practice supports the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill published in March 2021

ALN and Inclusion Service Offer and Contacts

Details of the service offer and contact details of Torfaen's ALN and Inclusion Service teams with referral routes

The Individual Development Plan (IDP)

Details of the statutory process for assessment and completion of an IDP

What is a Statutory Assessment?

A statutory assessment is a full and detailed investigation to find out what your child's special educational needs are and what special help your child requires

What if I don't agree with the result of an assessment?

What you can do if you are not happy with a decision made regarding your child as a result of a statutory assessment

What is a Statement of Special Educational Needs?

A Statement details the type of help and support that your child will need in an educational setting and is written following an assessment

What is an annual review?

Your child's Statement of Special Educational Needs must be reviewed at least every year. Find out what to expect at the review

Early Years Teaching Talking Initiative

Teaching Talking is a screening and intervention programme for children with speech and language difficulties

Additional Needs Panel and Specialist Placements

Torfaen's process and procedures for the allocation of specialist placements

Disagreement Resolution

Torfaen's process and arrangement for resolving disagreements when they occur

Health Care Plans

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

Post-16 Information for Parents/Carers

Transition from school to post-16 education and training is a very important life stage for every young person

Pupil Voice

Overview of how the ALN and Inclusion Service gathers pupil voice and support for advocacy

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