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ALNCo

The person in a school or college in Wales responsible for coordinating additional learning provision.

Also called
Additional learning needs coordinator
Used in
Wales
Topic
SEND and special education

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ALN (Additional learning needs) Wales
The term used in Wales, under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018, for learning difficulties or disabilities that call for additional learning provision.
SENCO (Special educational needs coordinator) England Northern Ireland
The qualified teacher in a school responsible for coordinating provision for pupils with SEN. In England, new SENCOs must gain a national qualification for the role.

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