Additional Learning Needs (ALN) at Mount Stuart Primary School

Learning Support at Mount Stuart Primary School

At certain times in their school life some children may require additional support. We try to identify as early as possible those children who have additional needs so that we can start meeting their needs in a pro-active way through targeted catch up intervention. If your child's teacher has concerns regarding their progress they will contact you and discuss this in person. In some cases a child may be identified as having Additional Learning Needs (ALN), where more personilased and intensive support is needed for your child to make progress in their learning. If your child is identified has having Additional Learning Needs our school-based ALNCo, Mrs D Brocklehurst will arrange a person centred planning meeting to discuss what Additional Learning Provision (ALP) can be provided for your child. This support may be provided by the class teacher, by the ALNCo, or by one of our trained Learning Support Assistants depending on the support required. Alternatively, specialist support may be sought from an outside agency such as an educational psychologist, speech therapist or advisory teacher.

If we feel that your child has ALN and would benefit from ALP, you will be invited in to school to discuss his/her individual needs and an individual development plan (IDP) will be devised. You will be regularly involved in reviewing your child’s progress and supporting their needs in consultation with the ALNCo and other appropriate professionals.

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