Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Services in Conwy
Conwy is a principal area in Wales serving families across a mix of urban and rural communities, and navigating SEND support here means connecting with services shaped by the council's commitment to inclusive practice. The council has recently refined its approach to inclusion and accessibility, with initiatives spanning targeted support for families facing challenges, enhanced learning environments, and a focus on strengthening fairness across services for residents and their children. If you're new to the SEND system in Conwy, SNAP Cymru is your local Information, Advice and Support Service, offering free, impartial guidance to help you understand your child's rights and the processes available to you. This page brings together the key information about SEND support in Conwy, from assessment pathways to local provision, to help you find your way through the system with confidence.
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Schools & ALN Provision
63
Schools
43
With ALN Data
1,980
ALN Reports
10.8%
Avg ALN Rate
Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Conwy operates under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. Instead of EHCPs, children here may receive a Individual Development Plan (IDP).
Wales Support Organisations
These national organisations can help families in Wales navigate the ALN system:
Free independent advice and support for families with ALN children in Wales
National umbrella organisation for children and young people in Wales
Official guidance on the ALN system
Local Services & Contacts
SNAP Cymru / Advice Service
Free, independent advice and support for families navigating the ALN system in Wales.
SNAP Cymru
ALN / IDP Team
The team responsible for Individual Development Plans (IDPs) under the ALN system.
ALN Team
Conwy Additional Learning Needs Team
Speech & Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy Team (SALT)
ALN Reports by Primary Need
Schools
Ysgol Y Gogarth
100% ALNYsgol Swn Y Don
23.7% ALNYsgol Pant-Y-Rhedyn
19.4% ALNYsgol Nant Y Groes
16.2% ALNYsgol Y Plas
16.2% ALNYsgol Gynradd Cynfran
16% ALNYsgol Pencae
15.5% ALNYsgol Dyffryn yr Enfys
13.1% ALNYsgol Llanddulas Controlled
13% ALNYsgol Glan Conwy
12.6% ALNOld Colwyn Junior C.P. School
12.4% ALNYsgol Aberconwy
12.4% ALNBlessed William Davies School
10.8% ALNYsgol Emrys Ap Iwan
10.8% ALNYsgol Ffordd Dyffryn
10.3% ALNYsgol Dyffryn Conwy
10.2% ALNUnderstanding ALN provision in Wales
Wales operates under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018, which replaced the old SEN system. Here's what you need to know:
Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Under the ALN Act 2018, a child has ALN if they have a learning difficulty or disability that calls for additional learning provision. This replaces the old SEN system in Wales. Schools must identify and support children with ALN through a person-centred approach.
Individual Development Plan (IDP)
The IDP replaces Statements of SEN and Individual Education Plans in Wales. It's a single document that describes a child's ALN and the additional learning provision they need. Schools maintain IDPs for most children; the local authority maintains them for more complex needs.
ALN Coordinator (ALNCo)
Every school in Wales must have a designated ALNCo - similar to a SENCO in England. The ALNCo is responsible for overseeing ALN provision, coordinating IDPs, and working with families and external agencies to ensure children get the right support.
Special Schools in Wales
Wales has special schools for children with more complex needs. Placement is through the local authority and usually requires an IDP maintained by the LA. Data on specialist provision in Welsh schools is held by local authorities rather than centrally published.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from families about SEND support in Conwy.
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