ALN - What education provision is right for your child / young person?

Children with additional needs and learning difficulties may find learning a new skill harder than most children of the same age and they may need extra help to learn new things.

Choosing a school which will best suit your child / young person can be a difficult decision.

Choosing a secondary school which will best suit your child / young person can be a difficult decision.

The majority of children / young people with additional learning needs will have their needs met in a mainstream school. Where this is not appropriate, and more support is required, specialist provision can help.

The majority of children / young people with additional learning needs will have their needs met in a mainstream school. For those who need additional support mainstream specialist provision can help.

The parents' right to educate their child at home applies equally where that child has additional learning needs (ALN).

When you reach 16 there are a number of options which could be open to you, including further education or entering the world of work.

Frequently asked questions about additional learning needs transport to and from school or college.

Moving from one stage of school to another is a time of change. For children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), these transitions require careful planning.