Return to Education Guidance for Wales

Following the introduction of the Additional Learning Needs (Wales) Act 2018,  and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Code 2021 by the Welsh Government, the Return to Education guidance and associated materials have been adapted to refer to the ALNET process for roll out in Wales. 

Most children and young people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) will return to mainstream education. The return to education (RtE) is a significant part of the child/young person’s (CYP) recovery process, and schools play a crucial role in rehabilitation and helping them to achieve positive outcomes. The return requires preparation, collaboration and careful coordination involving the student, their parents/carers, health and school professionals.

The Return to Education Guidance (Wales) is for professionals involved in helping children and young people with an Acquired Brain Injury prepare for, and achieve, a successful return to education within Wales and to help progress their recovery.

Preparing an individualised plan and implementing adaptations will help to provide an appropriate teaching and classroom environment. This will enable the student to continue to make progress in their recovery, and to thrive personally, socially and academically.

Please click on the links below to download the poster and booklet and feel free to share with clinical and education colleagues. 

You can also request printed materials by emailing abiwales@ukabif.org.uk (available soon)

Bilingual Return to Education Resources for Wales

Return to Education Poster - ENG                             Return to Education Poster - CY

Wales Return to Education Booklet - ENG                 Wales Return to Education Booklet - CY

You may also wish to download our editable PDFs of the forms suggested in the booklet:

ALNCo/Keyworker RTE Checklist - ENG             ALNCo/Keyworker RTE Checklist - CY     

Supporting Information Sharing - ENG                   Supporting Information Sharing - CY

Case Studies

The following case studies illustrate the complexities which face children and young people with a brain injury on their return to school

• Freya was hit by a car crossing the road and needed extensive neurorehabilitation to learn to speak, smile, stand, and walk again.  Freya Case Study

• Brittney was knocked down by a car on her way to school – her mother says All the teachers need to understand what impact the brain injury has had and will continue to have – it’s been a huge learning process for everyone.  Brittney Case Study

• Alice had viral encephalitis when she was six years old and her school took time to organise the support she needed on her return.  Alice Case Study
  

We would like to thank Case Management Cymru for supporting the production of this publication.