Hello, my name is Mrs Williams and I am the Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator (ALNCo) at Golftyn CP.
I have been working in education since 2004 and I have worked at Golftyn as a teacher since 2016. I have extensive experience working with children with additional learning needs, specifically working with children with autism.
Primarily, my role is to identify children who have additional learning needs (ALN) and to work alongside the teachers to ensure the appropriate additional learning provision (ALP) is in place, and is individual to the child. With the new legislation in Wales, I am also responsible for carrying out or making sure that the following tasks are carried out:
- securing relevant services to support the pupil’s Additional Learning Provision
- keeping records of decisions about ALN and Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
- liaising with and providing information to the pupil and parents/carers of the pupil
- promoting inclusion in the school and access to the school’s curriculum, facilities and extra-curricular activities
- advising, supervising and training school staff about differentiated teaching methods appropriate for individual pupils with ALN, and contributing to in-service training
- monitoring the effectiveness of any Additional Learning Provision made
I currently work teaching in Year 1, three days a week, and my ALNCo role is two days a week. I am always available though if you need advice, have any worries or concerns, or would like an update on your child’s development.
Hi, I am Mrs Phillips and I am the Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant (ALNTA) at Golftyn CP.
I have been working at Golftyn for over 8 years but have been working in the education sector for over 20 years.
My role at Golftyn in Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant. I have a degree I Early Childhood Studies and I am an Accredited Learning Support Assistant (ALSA) which enables me to provide classroom support for children with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
- At Golftyn I support children predominantly that have an individual development plan (IDP) in progression step 3.
- I work on the targets that have been set during the person-centred practice meetings.
- I also work with small groups to help them improve their phonics skills, spellings and reading.
I feel very privileged to help these children enhance their knowledge and support them with any difficulties they face within the classroom.
ALN Information
Additional Learning Needs – An animation explaining the new system for parents and young people
Additional Learning Needs in Wales
