ALN Act

Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act (Wales) 2018

Legislation to create a new approach to supporting learners with additional learning needs (ALN) was was passed on 24 January 2018 - that is the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act (Wales) 2018.

Toolkit for parents and carers of children with additional learning needs  - a Toolkit to help parent and carers understand the additional learning needs (ALN) system in Wales and the support available for children and young people

Easy read version: A guide for parents and carers of children with additional learning needs: easy read version 

 

The new legislation has transformed the additional learning needs system in Wales by providing better support to children and young people. These changes have been implemented from September 2021 onwards. 

The special educational needs (SEN) system has been replaced by the additional learning needs (ALN) system. This happened between September 2021 and August 2025. 

The Welsh Government have created a video and information leaflets to help explain the changes.