Additional Learning Needs Bulletin May 2024

May 2024

 
 

NEWS

Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle: Our national mission: delivering on Wales’ education priorities.

‘My starting point will always be the best interest of our learners and in particular our children and young people. I will lead an education system that puts them first.’

Click here to view the statement.

Evidence to the Senedd.

On 8 May the Cabinet Secretary for Education gave oral evidence to the Senedd’s Children, Young People and Education Committee on the Implementation of the education reforms.

You can watch the evidence session here, or read a transcript of the discussions here.

Senedd Debate: Reform of ALN Code for Wales.

On 8 May the Cabinet Secretary for Education debated on petition P-06-1392 - Reform of the additional learning needs Code of Wales 2021.

Click here to watch the debate in the Senedd.

More funding and consistency for children with additional learning needs.

The Cabinet Secretary for Education sets out how she will ensure additional learning needs (ALN) reforms are being implemented consistently in Welsh schools and local authorities.

Open vacancy: Director of the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education.

The advertisement for the new Director of the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education is now online. You can access it here.

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2024.

EVENTS

Invitation to Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinators to join roundtable session.

Opportunity to take part in an online session with the Cabinet Secretary for Education.

Autism Wales - Parents & Carers Virtual Advice Sessions.

Online information sessions for parents and carers, providing information about a range of topics relating to neurodivergence. Each session consists of a presentation, followed by a Q&A.

Click here to register for upcoming sessions, and to view previous sessions.

Online IDP Events

Welsh Government will be hosting a number of events to showcase ‘Implementing online IDP systems: sharing success’. The aim of these sessions is to inspire and empower local authorities on their journey to developing successful online IDP systems for ALN learners. The events will adopt a supportive and encouraging tone, focusing on sharing best practices and lessons learned.

RESOURCES

Blog: Equity and Inclusion case studies.

How schools in Wales are using their new curriculum to ensure all children progress and fulfil their potential.

 
 
 

ABOUT

The additional learning needs (ALN) system supports children and young people aged 0 to 25 in Wales with ALN. The Welsh Government aims to ensure all learners with ALN are supported to overcome barriers to learning and can achieve their full potential.

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