Coed Glas Primary School
Roots to grow, Wings to fly
ALN - Additional Learning Needs
Our ALNCo - Mrs Lisa Thomas
Contact - lt@coedglasprimary.co.uk
Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
During their school careers children may require additional support for areas of their learning. On occasions, it may be necessary for the teachers to target individual children to offer additional support both in class and in a small group. If we feel that your child would benefit from skilled intervention, then a special work programme will be devised to cater for individual needs. You will be kept informed of your child’s progress and, where necessary, we will enlist your help together with assistance from the appropriate outside agencies.
Where a child’s ALN is identified by a class teacher then he/she will discuss the child’s needs with Mrs Thomas (School Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator) and strategies to meet the identified need will be implemented. This will be reviewed on a regular basis. If the child continues to experience difficulties then the parents/carers, the class teacher and the ALNCO will draw up an individual education programme for the child. Small group help may be offered in class or on a withdrawal basis following discussion with parents.
If on review it is felt that further help may be needed and, with appropriate consultation with parents, a child may be referred to the pupil support services for specialist advice. Should insufficient progress be made despite the efforts of all concerned then a full assessment of the child’s needs may be recommended subject to parental approval.
Accessibility
It is the school’s aim to ensure that we employ whatever means as necessary, to ensure that people with disabilities are able to gain admission and access to the school premises and are not treated less favourably than others within the physical limitations of the school building. To this end we have installed a lift and ramps, which provide easy access to all floors within the school.
Changes to ALN
Click the link below to access the ALN Information, advice and Guidance Booklet
ALN Parent Guide
A Guide to Person Centred Meetings
A Guide to the Additional Learning Needs Processes for Schools
Cardiff Inclusion and Disability Team Information for Parents
Click below for links to many different support websites
School Funding for Additional Learning Needs
Determination of ALN proposals
Cardiff Inclusion and Disability Team Information for Parents
Draft Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy.
Please click below to read the Draft Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy. The consultation is running until 30th September and is a key step in shaping a strategy that aims to make Cardiff a more inclusive and supportive city for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Cardiff Council really want to hear from children and young people on their experiences and view of the draft strategy that has been developed. That is why there is a children and young person’s survey available, as well as an easy-read survey and easy-read version of the draft strategy.
The survey seeks to gain feedback on the vision and key aims within the draft strategy. The draft strategy and an easy-read draft strategy are available online.
Neurodiversity Workshop for Parents and Carers
Neurodevelopmental Community Connector Drop in Session with Autism Globe 18th March 2025
Autism Superheroes at Coed Glas - we are proud that children at Coed Glas have made a pledge to become Autism Superheroes as part of Neurodiversity Celebration week
Support for parents with children on the Neurodevelopmental Pathway (Waiting List)
