In July 2015 the government published the draft Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill for consultation.  In September 2015 the government published an initial working draft of a proposed Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Code and an outline plan for implementation of the proposed new ALN system.  The government is consulting on the draft Bill with a view to bring forward the proposed Bill during the 5th Assembly.

The following article provides a simple guide to the provisions and background of the draft Bill.

The Children, Young People and Education Committee issued a call for evidence, and undertook an inquiry.

The Committee has published its response to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the draft Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill.