{"id":11857,"date":"2024-09-19T10:38:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T09:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/?page_id=11857"},"modified":"2025-05-09T10:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T09:06:15","slug":"additional-learning-needs-aln","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/about-us\/additional-learning-needs-aln\/","title":{"rendered":"Additional Learning Needs (ALN)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Support for pupils with additional learning needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Ysgol Cefn Mawr, we want to make sure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All learners are given the support that they need to succeed at our school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children and their families are listened to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children and their families understand the support that they are being offered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Person-centred approach is adopted within our Additional Learning Needs (ALN) system.&nbsp; It puts the child at the centre of identifying their needs, planning their provision and reviewing this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our overarching ethos to person-centred practice means making sure that children are involved in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identifying what is important to and for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning their provision and outlining their hopes and aspirations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explaining how they wish to realise their hopes and aspirations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Graduated Response<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use a graduated response when identifying the level of support that a learner requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Universal Provision (UP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the majority of children at our school, their needs can be met through high quality teaching and learning in the classroom.&nbsp; Differentiated teaching and support in the classroom is used to ensure learners progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Targeted Universal Provision (TUP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Targeted intervention may be provided at a whole class, small group or individual level. &nbsp;It is monitored and tracked in line with our school procedures and could be a short or longer term provision. &nbsp;Pupils may have a Booster Plan or individual Small Steps Targets to outline the support that they are receiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional Learning Provision (ALP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ALN Code says that a learner has Additional Learning Needs (ALN) \u2018if he or she has a learning difficulty or disability (whether the learning difficulty or disability arises from a medical condition or otherwise) which calls for additional learning provision\u2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small number of our children will have&nbsp;Additional Learning Needs (ALN), which requires&nbsp;ALP.&nbsp; ALP&nbsp;is additional to or different from the support we routinely offer to our learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a child does not appear to be making progress, then&nbsp;ALP&nbsp;may be required. &nbsp;This will involve the needs of the pupil being identified in a person-centred way and could lead to enhanced and alternative provision being provided to support the pupil in making progress. Children who access&nbsp;ALP&nbsp;are classed as having&nbsp;ALN&nbsp;and will require an&nbsp;Individual Development Plan (IDP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children learn in different ways and their needs may change over time. &nbsp;An&nbsp;IDP&nbsp;provides an ongoing process of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Individual Development Plans (IDP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>identifying needs and providing different support as necessary,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sharing information,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>planning, taking action and reviewing progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your child\u2019s individual progress the support they receive could be increased, reduced or changed over time. &nbsp;This means that earlier decisions and actions are revisited, refined and revised to help achieve a growing understanding of your child. &nbsp;It also supports them in making progress and helps them to realise their hopes and aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The majority of&nbsp;IDPs&nbsp;will be written and maintained by our school. &nbsp;However, in some more complex cases we may request that the Local Authority consider the needs of the child. &nbsp;The Local Authority may write and then either direct us at school to maintain the plan or maintain it themselves. &nbsp;Reviews of&nbsp;IDPs (Individual Development Plans)&nbsp;take place in a person-centred way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Links to Services parents can access whilst children are on waiting list for ADHD and ASD Assessments<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please find below links to services that you can access whilst your child is on the waiting list for ADHD and ASD assessment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>East Neurodevelopmental team<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neurodevelopmental team- advice and support whilst young people are on the waiting list for ADHD and Autism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcuhb.nhs.wales\/services\/hospital-services\/neurodevelopmental-service\/advice-and-support\/\">Advice and Support &#8211; Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (nhs.wales)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Your Space Wrexham<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>S<\/u>upport for young people aged 0-25 years who have a diagnosis of Autism or are on the waiting list.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone- 01978 856859<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email <a href=\"mailto:admin@yoursppacemarches.co.uk\">admin@yoursppacemarches.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourspacewales.co.uk\/\">www.yourspacewales.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>ADHD Foundation. The Neurodiversity Charity.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Webinars, courses, resources and a screening service for ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette\u2019s Syndrome.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adhdfoundation.org.uk\/about-us\/\">https:\/\/www.adhdfoundation.org.uk\/about-us\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email- <a href=\"mailto:info@adhdfoundation.org.uk\">info@adhdfoundation.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone- 0151 5419020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Dynamic Wrexham<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Out of school activities and support for children and young people with disabilities including ADHD and ASD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone- 01978 263656<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email <a href=\"mailto:wrexhamdynamic@yahoo.co.uk\">wrexhamdynamic@yahoo.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location- Dynamic, Bradbury House, 23 Salisbury Road, Wrexham, LL13 7AS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information please click the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ALN-Info-Guide-for-Parents-and-Carers-E-1.pdf\">Information Guide for Parents and Carers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-School-ALN-Policy.pdf\">Ysgol Cefn Mawr ALN Policy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support for pupils with additional learning needs At Ysgol Cefn Mawr, we want to make sure that: A Person-centred approach is adopted within our Additional Learning Needs (ALN) system.&nbsp; It puts the child at the centre of identifying their needs, planning their provision and reviewing this. Our overarching ethos to person-centred practice means making sure &#8230; <a title=\"Additional Learning Needs (ALN)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/about-us\/additional-learning-needs-aln\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Additional Learning Needs (ALN)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":3707,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11857","page","type-page","status-publish","infinite-scroll-item"],"postmeta":{"_edit_lock":["1765201811:2"],"_edit_last":["2"],"ao_post_optimize":["a:6:{s:16:\"ao_post_optimize\";s:2:\"on\";s:19:\"ao_post_js_optimize\";s:2:\"on\";s:20:\"ao_post_css_optimize\";s:2:\"on\";s:12:\"ao_post_ccss\";s:2:\"on\";s:16:\"ao_post_lazyload\";s:2:\"on\";s:15:\"ao_post_preload\";s:0:\"\";}"],"_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes":["4"]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11857","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11857"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11857\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12165,"href":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11857\/revisions\/12165"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cefnmawr-pri.wrexham.sch.uk\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}