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We are determined that every child and young person is supported and challenged to achieve at Fitzalan High School.

If your child has an identified Additional Learning Need (ALN), they will have an Individual Development Plan (IDP). This will be reviewed at least annually. 

If you are concerned that your child has ALN, please contact your child's Head of Year in the first instance. They will discuss your concern with the ALNCO. As a school, we will work with you and your child to make a decision using all the available information and plan a way forward.

We may identify that your child has an ALN. In this case, we will contact you to begin the decision making and planning process.

Please direct any general queries to your child's Head of Year in the first instance. However, please do not hesitate to contact the ALNCO on jre@fitzalan.cardiff.sch.uk as required.

Parent Advice and Guidance.

Cardiff Local Authority has created a dedicated helpline where children, their parents and young people can access advice or information about the new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) process and system in Wales.

Additional Local Authority resources are available that aim to explain the system and processes in more detail. Click on link below for ALN Information, Advice and Guidance including definition of ALN, duty of local authorities, key roles and resources plus the planning and review process. There is also a useful Jargon Buster and details of resources available.

Local Authority ALN contact details are below, which can also be used if you would like Cardiff Local Authority to reconsider a school’s decision about your ALN or content of the Individual Development. 

Contact: 02920 872731 or at ALNHelpline@cardiff.gov.uk (monitored weekdays, including school holidays).

• Cardiff Education Services
• ALN Advice & Helpline Flyer
• ALN code booklet for parents
• ALN code booklet for pupils
• IDP's - Guide for Learners
• Person Centred Meetings Parent Guide
• The Index (for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs) - Cardiff Family Advice and Support
• Home - Snap Cymru

Occupational Therapy Adviceline: 

Occupational Therapy for Children and Young People - Keeping Me Well

Information about the neurodevelopmental service

Parents & Carers – CAV Young Neuro Development

ALNCO School Lead: Mrs J Rees, 029 2023 2850

Advice for pupils

Do you understand what the teacher is asking?  Scan the QR code and find out more.

Advice for Parents

 

Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales 

Not happy with the support you're getting at school? https://specialeducationalneedstribunal.gov.wales/children-and-young-people youtu.be

Not happy with the support you're getting at school? The Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales (SENTW) can help. Scan the QR code to find out more.

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