New ALN Act

Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act (Wales) 2018

Legislation to create a new approach to supporting learners with additional learning needs (ALN) was was passed on 24 January 2018 - that is the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act (Wales) 2018.

The new legislation which will transform the additional learning needs system in Wales by providing better support to children and young people. These changes have been implemented from September 2021 onwards.

The Welsh Government have created a video and information leaflets to help explain the changes.

 

The special educational needs (SEN) system is being replaced by the additional learning needs (ALN) system. This is happening over three school years – between September 2021 and August 2024. 

These guides, below, explain how and when children will move from the SEN system to the ALN system.

These guides were published September 2022.

 

A guide for Parents and families

Implementing the additional learning needs system between September 2021 and August 2024: a guide for parents and families

This guide for parents and families explains how and when children will move from the SEN system to the ALN system.

 

Information for Children

Information for children on moving from the special educational needs system to the additional learning needs system.


An Easy read guide

Putting in place the new additional learning needs system between September 2021 and August 2024 -  Easy read guide for children, parents and families.