Ysgol Y Bryn Additional Learning Needs Provision 

At Ysgol Y Bryn we ensure that our curriculum and provision is accessible and achievable for all. Our school takes into account the new Additional Learning Needs Code of Practice in line with Carmarthenshire County Council. 

Our children’s needs are identified quickly and accurately and through working with the children, parents and external agencies in a Person Centred Approach, we agree on a plan forward to support and meet every child’s additional needs as early as possible. We have significant Universal and Additional Learning Provision available to support our pupils needs.

All pupils in our school have a One Page Profile to ensure we know their interests, their talents, how best to support them and know what is important to each of our children. Pupils accessing our Additional Learning Provision will have an Individual Development Plan created between school, the child, parents/carers and external agencies if required. This will be reviewed regularly to monitor progress, be amended in line with any changes and ensure support in place remains relevant. In a very few instances, pupils may need to proceed further to a statutory assessment.

Our children with additional needs are always encouraged to be fully involved within their whole class environment and when necessary will be supported to work as part of small groups to provide the additional support required. Activities use multi-sensory techniques where appropriate and a range of practical resources to support children to work and access their curriculum independently. Our classroom environments all centre around learning spaces that are inclusive, communication friendly and allow for independence to ensure all children can access learning opportunities and the curriculum.

The schools’ ALNCo (Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator) overseas all additional provision and intervention.  It is also important that there is close liaisons between our Teachers, Teaching Assistants, parents and carers when creating, monitoring and reviewing individual targets.

Our ALNCo works in close partnership with the Educational Psychology Service and Integrated Support Services, e.g. Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Speech and Language Specialists and Behavioural Support staff.

Our More Able and Talented children are identified in specific subject areas and their needs and talents are met through learning experiences that challenge their thinking and provide extra-curricular activities that allow them to showcase their talents. Examples include performing at concerts and productions, taking part in Maths club or the Reading Café and taking part in tournaments in various sports in Carmarthenshire and wider on occasions.

A number of intervention programmes are managed by our dedicated team at Ysgol Y Bryn. The very effective ‘Talkabout’, ‘Positive Play’ and ‘CHaTT’ sessions support our children in developing social and communication skills, whilst also providing our learners opportunities to explore their feelings and emotions about situations or changes in their lives that they need support in managing. These groups are planned and delivered to support the health and well-being of our children and as well as developing the skills mentioned, they are integral in rising self-esteem and confidence and support for developing speech and language skills.

At Ysgol Y Bryn we are committed to providing the best education possible for all of our children. Each and every child is unique and learns at a different pace.  We are committed to removing barriers and providing positive experiences in order for our pupils with Additional Learning Needs to succeed, thrive and shine. 

Our provision mapping sets out the opportunities and support available to each and every pupil at Ysgol Y Bryn by providing the support needed in order for our pupils to make progress in their education and lives.

If you would like any further information on ALN, please speak with your child's teacher directly, or email ALN@Bryn.ysgolccc.cymru