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Powys County Council has created several guides for schools to make it easier for you to fulfil your duties under ALNET. We have also recorded demos for new staff which you can use during induction. Below, you can find links and descriptions to the various guides and training recordings that are at your disposal.
Tyfu User Guide
The Tyfu User Guide is a comprehensive guide on the Tyfu platform. It explains the different sections of Tyfu and gives a step-by-step explanation to basic functionality such as creating user accounts and submitting referrals.
Tyfu User Guide English V1.6.pdfInvitations to Tyfu User Guide
The Invitations to Tyfu User guide explains how to accept invitations to view a pupil's profile from the perspective of the invitee. It is recommended to send this to parents or professionals when they are invited to a profile on Tyfu.
Invitations to Tyfu User Guide.pdfSchool Guide to IDPs
This is a master guide to IDPs and contains all the information you need regarding IDPs, including sections on statutory timescales, how to complete the IDP on Tyfu, issuing the legal IDP, referring the IDP to the LA, transition, and ceasing the IDP.
School Guide To IDPs V1.1.pdfSchool Guide to Duty to Decide
The School Guide to Duty to Decide explains how to record and fulfil the schools’ duties when a duty to decide arises, including what a duty to decide is.
Schools Guide To Duty To Decide V1.3.pdfPCC ALP Reasonableness Principles
This document sets out the reasonableness principles of ALPs and in what circumstances it would be unreasonable for schools to provide the ALP needed to support a pupil. This is an important document to refer to before referring an IDP to the LA.
PCC ALP Reasonableness Principles V1.0.pdfSchool Guide on Referrals to the LA
The 'School Guide on Referrals' explains in which circumstances to make referrals to PIP and the possible actions and outcomes for the school and Local Authority. It contains 2 sections:
1: The Graduated Approach to Supporting Needs explains the 4 steps of a graduated response to need, what actions/interventions to try, the outcomes, and next steps. This includes steps that need to be taken before an authority referral is made.
2: Accessing LA Professional Advice gives further information on how to access LA professional advice and support.
School Guide to Referrals to the LA V1.2 English.pdfTyfu Demo 1. Navigating Tyfu
This is a voiced over PowerPoint presentation with screen recordings of Tyfu. This demonstration takes you through the Tyfu dashboard, pupil lists, and more and is aimed at new staff who have never used Tyfu or those who would like a refresher.
Tyfu Demo 1. Navigating Tyfu.pptxTyfu Demo 2. Navigating Tyfu Profiles
Tyfu Demo 2. Navigating Tyfu Profiles is a voiced over PowerPoint presentation with screen recordings of Tyfu. This demonstration takes you through the 3 types of profiles on Tyfu and how to navigate them. This presentation is aimed at new staff who have never used Tyfu or those who would like a refresher.
Tyfu Demo 2. Navigating Tyfu Profiles.pptxTyfu Demo 3. Referrals
This is a voiced over PowerPoint presentation with screen recordings of Tyfu. This demonstration gives a detailed explanation of how to make a referral on Tyfu, what evidence is needed for referrals and how to follow the graduated response, and what happens with your referral once you submit it.
Tyfu Demo 3. Referrals (1).pptxWelsh Government Guidance
Additional Learning Needs Code
Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act
ALN Factsheet for Maintained Schools and Nurseries
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