ALN - Specialist Services
All of our pupils with a learning difficulty are supported by either an Individual Development Plan or a Learner Profile.
Our Specialist Support – some support is provided by the NHS other support services are provided through Denbighshire County Council including:
· Educational Psychologist through Team Around the School
· Speech and Language Therapy Service (SALT)
· CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
· OT – Occupational Therapy
· TRAC
· School Counselling Service
· ALN Teaching Assistants
· School Nurse
· Safe Haven space within the ALN Hub
· Nurture Class (Year 7) – located within the ALN Department
· Careers Wales – specialist and individualised careers advice from Years 9 through to Sixth Form
Michael Berry
Head of Additional Learning Needs
Emma Tate
ALN Support Manager
If parents wish to discuss or find out about the changes to Special Educational Needs, please contact our Head of Additional Learning Needs, Mike Berry, or the ALN Support Manager, Emma Tate.
Although we will always strive to offer the highest level of support to our pupils and their parents, there may be occasions - while following the ALN Code (2021) - when disagreements arise.
Below are links to The Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales (2021) and Denbighshire County Council’s Inclusion and ALN page. These resources provide helpful guidance on the steps to take when navigating dispute resolution.