NDM8294 Welsh Conservatives Debate - Additional learning needs
NDM8294 Welsh Conservatives Debate - Additional learning needs
NDM8294 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West)
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Notes that:
a) the number of children and young people
receiving additional learning (ALN) needs support has decreased since the
introduction of additional learning needs reforms last year;
b) delays and challenges in the rollout of
ALN reforms are causing a postcode lottery in access to ALN support for
learners across Wales; and
c) research by the National Association of
Head Teachers Cymru found that 94 per cent of school leaders reported that
funding to cover all aspects of the new ALN legislation is not sufficient.
2. Calls on the Welsh Government to:
a) undertake an urgent review of the
implementation of ALN reforms;
b) take urgent action to ensure that
children with ALN are identified and provided with access to support sooner;
and
c) provide additional financial support
directly to Welsh schools to ensure that learners with ALN are able to access
the support they need.
'A
Failure to Invest: The state of Welsh school funding' - NAHT Cymru
The following amendments were tabled:
Amendment 1 Lesley Griffiths
(Wrexham)
Delete point 1 and replace with:
Notes that:
Estyn finds that ALN implementation is
making steady progress and changes are generally welcomed.
research finds that the Curriculum for
Wales and ALN code are promoting a focus on equity and inclusivity for all
learners.
the ALN implementation period has been
extended to ensure that families receive the best support possible, and
implementation funding increased to help plan for meeting individual learner
need.
Additional
learning needs reform - Estyn
Research
with schools on the early implementation of Curriculum for Wales: Wave 1 report
If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will
be de-selected.
Amendment 2 Sian Gwenllian
(Arfon)
Insert at end of sub-point 1(b):
with a particular shortage of
Welsh-language provision.
Amendment 3 Sian Gwenllian
(Arfon)
Insert as new sub-point at end of point 2:
take immediate action to alleviate concerns from Welsh-medium providers regarding the availability of Welsh language resources to support ALN work, and ensure all resources are published bilingually
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Type: For information
First published: 31/07/2023