ARAN HALL SCHOOL – CURRICULUM POLICY
ACADEMIC YEARS: 2021 - 23
ALN and ALP – Additional Learning Needs and Additional Learning Provision (Wales only) New regulations under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 have stated that all children and young people with a learning difficulty or disability are entitled to a statutory support plan, an Individual Development Plan (similar, in English, to an EHCP). At Aran Hall, we are able to offer specialist provision to support the learning needs (or, in England, ‘special educational needs’) for each pupil as we teach most pupils for most subjects individually, and according to their specific needs. Such provision may include the following: - dedicated time with staff specialists (this can be English, Maths or Science specialists for these subjects, or our Therapist for some PSHE, RSE and pupil-centred therapy sessions, as well as teaching assistants who work 1:1 with pupils and have a comprehensive understanding of each pupil’s particular needs); - use of specialist equipment (e.g. modified computer equipment, scribe and writing support); - adaptations to the traditional curriculum (through bespoke timetables and personalised learning e.g. use of specialised programmes to support reading – learning and development – and basic numeracy skills); - access to particular subjects and topics (as appropriate and relevant e.g. PSHE topics and visits from outside agencies like North Wales Fire and Rescue ART – Arson-Reduction Team – and North Wales Police); - work with specialist services such as an internally employed Therapist, and associated Speech and Language Therapist, Educational and Clinical Psychologists. Currently and in recent times at Aran Hall, we have developed the expertise in supporting pupils with a wide range of Additional Learning Needs, including: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Autistic Spectrum Disorders; Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties; Dyslexia; Dyscalculia; Dyspraxia; Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties; Mild and Moderate Learning Difficulties. Promoting Equality Equal opportunities, regardless of learners’ needs, abilities and backgrounds, is at the heart of our philosophy and practice. We recognise our duty to support the 9 characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010: 1. Age 2. Disability 3. Gender Reassignment 4. Marriage & Civil Partnership 5. Pregnancy & Maternity 6. Race 7. Religion or Belief 8. Sex 9. Sexual Orientation (As a school in Wales, it is important for us to be mindful of an additional characteristic: 10. Language; pupils have access to equal opportunities in both English and Welsh.) Promoting equality and acceptance underpins our approach to planning and delivering learning opportunities and our focus on accessibility for all. We take our responsibilities to overcome potential learning barriers and support diverse learning needs seriously and strive to provide constructive, effective and challenging activities and opportunities for all pupils regardless of ability, gender or race. All staff have high expectations of all pupils and provide positive role models. All pupils will have access to a wide range of materials and experiences in order to promote tolerance and understanding at each pupil ’s level.
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