In connection with the
ALN system, the following could be prioritised. Some of these
points would also be related to the above concerns directly
associated with the draft Bill.
·
How
the different providers and funding streams will be coordinated for
pre school provision for ALN (there are currently problems
concerning how/why funding is used the way it is and the lack of
transitions e.g. between Flying Start and maintained
schools)
·
Availability of specialised provisions and funding to enable
further/continued education up to 25 years
·
How
to ensure that provision and resources are shared and delivered
appropriately by health and social services so that provision,
resources and responsibility does not continue to be pushed over to
education (currently resources and provision can be identified by
health/social services with the expectation that education will
provide these, often without consultation)
·
Those who administer and sit on the Educational Tribunal for
Wales to hear appeals should have the relevant background
experience, training and understanding of ALN at school and LA
level and should remain completely neutral to enable them to make
fair decisions when considering the facts being put forward. The
current system lacks impartiality, fairness or consideration about
what is best for the young person as legal ‘battles’
have now become the dominant feature.
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