Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

• Ensure all learners with ALN are supported to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• Improve the planning and delivery of support, placing learners’ needs, views, wishes, and feelings at the heart of the process.
• Identify needs as early as possible and put in place timely, effective interventions.
• Create one clear system of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for those requiring Additional Learning Provision (ALP).

The ALN transformation programme also focuses on:
• Developing the skills of the education workforce to provide effective classroom support.
• Making it easier to access specialist support, information, and advice.
• Ensuring person-centred planning is embedded across all schools and settings.

We believe inclusion starts in the classroom. At Burry Port Community Primary School, our universal provision is designed to support every learner through strategies such as:
• Structured routines, visual supports, simplified language, and social stories
• Sensory regulation tools and clear seating arrangements for optimal engagement
• Group and whole-class tasks tailored through thoughtful differentiation and design
• Reasonable adjustments across the learning environment to support accessibility

This approach ensures that the majority of learners can thrive without needing formal additional support.

When universal provision isn’t enough, we follow a graduated response:

1. Early Identification & Targeted Support – Class-based interventions or small group work begin promptly.
2. Person-Centred Review – If progress remains limited, we meet with families and professionals to assess needs.
3. Individual Development Plan (IDP) – If ALN is identified, a statutory IDP is created, documenting Additional Learning Provision (ALP) tailored to the learner’s needs.

Parents and learners are involved at every step, helping to shape and review the support provided.

• Our ALNCo leads the coordination of IDPs, collaborates closely with senior leaders, and monitors the impact of provision.
• We maintain monitoring records and periodically audit our support approach to adapt strategies and ensure responsive planning.
• Families are fully involved in formal reviews and decision-making, in line with Welsh ALN expectations.

At Canolfan Y Goleudy, we extend these approaches by offering:
• A rich range of mediums for communication (e.g. PECS, sensory circuits, TEACCH)
• Multi-sensory learning environments (sensory room, soft-play, real-world experiences in Burry Port)
• Person-centred IDPs that emphasise communication, independence, and community engagement

This ensures that our specialist provision champions both inclusion and individualised support.