Care and Support

If you suspect that your child has additional learning needs or if you would like more information, please contact your child's teacher or the school's Additional Learning Needs Coordinator, Mrs. Julie Williams by clicking here.

Below is a list of common types of additional learning needs (ALN) that your child might be experiencing, along with some common signs for each:

Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

• Dyslexia: Difficulty reading, frequent guessing at words, poor spelling, problems with decoding words, slow reading rate.
• Dysgraphia: Poor handwriting, difficulty organizing thoughts on paper, inconsistent spelling, trouble with fine motor skills.
• Dyscalculia: Difficulty understanding math concepts, problems with number sense, trouble with calculations, poor sense of time and measurement.

SUPPORT TEAM: DYSLEXIA UNIT OR LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM. 'MILES DYSLEXIA UNIT' OFFERS PRIVATE ASSESSMENTS.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Inattentive Type: Difficulty staying focused, easily distracted, forgetfulness, problems organizing tasks.
• Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: Excessive fidgeting, inability to stay seated, excessive talking, difficulty waiting for turns.
• Combined Type: A mix of inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms.

SUPPORT TEAM: PSYCHOLOGICAL TEAM, COGNITIVE SUPPORT TEAM OR NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DEPARTMENT.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Difficulty with social interactions, challenges with understanding social cues, repetitive behaviors or routines, intense focus on specific interests.
• Unusual sensory responses, difficulty with changes in routine, problems with communication or understanding language.

SUPPORT TEAM: ASD UNIT, AUTISM SUPPORT TEAM OR NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 'HEALIOS' OFFERS PRIVATE ASSESSMENTS.

Speech and Language Disorders

• Expressive Language Disorder: Difficulty expressing thoughts, limited vocabulary, trouble forming sentences.
• Receptive Language Disorder: Difficulty understanding spoken language, trouble following directions, problems with comprehension.
• Articulation Disorders: Difficulty pronouncing words correctly, speech that is hard to understand.

SUPPORT TEAM: SPEEACH AND LANGUAGE UNIT. THE WELSH LANGUAGE UNIT ON ANGLESEY SUPPORTS STUDENTS WHO ARE NEW TO WELSH.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

• Over- or under-sensitivity to sensory inputs (e.g., sounds, textures), difficulty with motor coordination, trouble with transitions or changes in routine.
• Excessive sensitivity to light, noise, or touch, or conversely, seeking out intense sensory experiences.

SUPPORT TEAM: MENTAL HEALTH TEAM (CAMHS) OR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TEAM.

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

• Emotional Care Disorders: Excessive worry, fear of specific situations or people, physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches without medical cause.
• Depression: Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating.
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Frequent temper tantrums, argumentative behavior, refusal to comply with rules, blaming others for mistakes.

SUPPORT TEAM: CAMHS, MENTAL HEALTH TEAM OR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TEAM.

Intellectual Disabilities

• Difficulty with problem-solving, limited academic progress, challenges with practical tasks, slower learning rates.
• Trouble with adaptive behaviors such as self-care, social skills, or communication.

SUPPORT TEAM: CAMHS OR EDUCATIONAL CARE TEAM.

Physical and Health Impairments

• Chronic Health Conditions: Frequent absences from school, fatigue, difficulty participating in physical activities.
• Physical Disabilities: Difficulty with mobility, fine or gross motor skills, or use of assistive technology.

SUPPORT TEAM: CAMHS, PHYSICAL HEALTH & SUPPORT TEAM OR SCHOOL HEALTH WORKERS (SCHOOL NURSE).

Social and Environmental Factors

• Exposure to trauma or instability, issues with peer relationships, inconsistent school attendance, lack of support at home.

SUPPORT TEAM: SOCIAL SUPPORT TEAM.

You are welcome to speak to the teachers or the headteacher if you are worried or have a query about parenting.

You can also click on the link below to see how Anglesey Council can support you.

Anglesey Council Parenting Support 

Team around the family work with families and agencies to identify problems early, to change things for the better and prevent the problems developing into something more serious.

Anglesey Council - Team Around The Family