Statutory Reform ALNWelsh Assembly Government

Update for Sencos from NQT/EPD Conference Llandrindod WellsAutumn 2010

Intended outcomes for reform of ALN

More inclusive education system Improved learner outcomes and well-

being Improved participation of learners Increased trust and confidence of

parents Better partnerships between

agencies/parents Improved efficiency

New more flexible systems Move away from statement and become

more school based Individual Development Plans replacing

statement with child at the heart of the process

Improving support for parents Improved early intervention (Early support

system established 0-5yrs) Improved transition to adulthood (upper

age limit increased from 19 -25 yrs) to encourage links with Employment

Building capacity

Improving quality – School Action Plans

Professional development Strategic initiatives – e.g.DFS UPOSS – developing role of Special

Schools Web provision

Professional Development and Performance Management

RPD – there will be a required Professional Development – NQT, EPD

APD – Agreed Professional development

Systems Leadership - promoted through SEF (School Effectiveness framework) All staff on continuum

Continuous Professional Development

WAG review of CPD and Performance Management

ITT – entitlements of inclusion Core NQT / EPD professional

development Mandatory ALNCo training Explore potential to work with other

agencies e.g. Health – Child Development courses

Whose responsibility?

Schools? Clusters? Local Authorities? Universities? Consortia? WAG?

Current thinking is that funding will be linked to consortia and Universities