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We want your views on our plans to extend the Talk With Me SLC Delivery Plan to include children aged 5 to 11.
Consultation ends - 30/04/2026.
We’re delighted to share that registration is now open for Neuroinclusion Matters! – a pair of FREE online events taking place during Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
These online events will explore the why and the how of building a more neuroinclusive Wales. Each session will feature a keynote speaker alongside a host of neurodivergent voices from across our communities offering their living expertise, tips and valuable insights.
Session 1
Monday 16 March 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Theme: Why We Need a Neuroinclusive Society
Session 2
Friday 20 March 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Theme: How We Create a Neuroinclusive Society
For more information and to register now – click here.
Llwyn yr Eos Primary School share how they have created an inclusive learning environment where learners with additional learning needs (ALN) thrive alongside their peers in mainstream education.
Transition to Further Education and/or Training For Learner Who Have ALN
ColegauCymru have developed two helpful new resources to support smooth transition from school to further education for learners with ALN. The materials are designed specifically for school ALNCos and have been shared with local authorities and FE partners.
The guides provide clear, practical advice on when to start planning, who to involve, and what information to share to help learners and families feel confident about their next steps. They also highlight best practice on person‑centred reviews, information‑sharing, and supporting young people with more complex needs.
You can access the resources here:
Transition to Further Education and/or Training for Learners who have ALN
Transition to Further Education and/or Training for Learners who have ALN (a short guide for ALNCOs)
Review of ALN advocacy provision in Wales
An independent review of additional learning needs advocacy provision across Wales is currently underway. The review will take place in three stages:
- Desktop research to examine current advocacy provision and practice in Wales, including engagement with key stakeholders and analysis of existing evidence.
- Mapping current practice across Wales, covering ALN and wider sectors such as children’s social care.
- Publication of a final report in the spring outlining key findings, areas for development, and clear options and recommendations for future action.
Estyn Post 16 reports
In autumn 2025, Estyn published two reports on the implementation of the post‑16 sector.
The Thematic Review of Independent Living Skills (ILS) provision in Further Education in Wales. It recognises notable improvements to Independent Living Skills (ILS) provision since the last report on it in 2017, especially in personalising learning and improving collaboration.
There are recommendations for FEIs, local authorities, and Welsh Government to strengthen ALN reform.
Alongside this, Estyn prepared an Insight Report on the implementation of post-16 aspects of ALN reform in FEIs, which takes a broader view of ALN provision in further education. This report includes self-reflection questions for colleges which was be published shortly after the thematic review.
The National Year of Reading is a UK-wide campaign and in Wales the bilingual campaign will build on work already underway to support schools, learners and families, to improve literacy standards and nurture a lasting habit of enjoying reading. The campaign will encourage people to ‘Go all in’/ Ymgolli’ and enjoy reading.
The report presents findings from qualitative research for the first year of the Flying Start national evaluation.
Update on ALN queries
Please note that the ALN Implementation mailbox is no longer monitored. Please direct all ALN‑related queries to: additionallearningneedsbranch@gov.wales
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