Pembrokeshire Local Authority
This page has information that is specifically tailored for those living in Pembrokeshire.
This page has information that is specifically tailored for those living in Pembrokeshire.
For most children and young people, their additional needs will be met through universal and targeted school support. Further information about the roles and responsibilities of the school, outside agencies and families at the different tiers of provision is available in the Roles and Responsibilities for Tiered Provision document (click here).
These pages provide schools and families with an overview of the specialist services as well as specialist provision that is available for children and young people with ALN and/or a disability.
In Pembrokeshire, for learners with more complex needs, a specialist placement in either the special school, a learning resource centre or the Pembrokeshire Learning Centre, provides wraparound care and educational support to the ensure the children achieve their full potential.
All about LRCs
There are number if LRCs across Pembrokeshire.
An LRC is suitable for pupils with complex learning needs.
When considering whether a young person is suitable for a placement, professionals will consider a range of criteria. Part of the criteria will be the students cognitive ability and their scores on standardised testing, as well as individual pupil profiles of needs.
If you feel that your child has additional needs and would need an LRC placement, you would need to discuss this with the Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator (ALNCO) at your child’s school. They will be able to give more information regarding suitability and application.
Pembrokeshire Learning Centre (PLC) is a Pupil Referral Unit and Anxious and Phobic provision run by Pembrokeshire County Council which caters for children and young people with Behavioural, Emotional and Social difficulties.
The provision includes early and short term intervention for pupils in Key Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4. Provision for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils is based at the Penally Centre, Key Stage 3 pupils are based at the Pembrokeshire Learning Centre at Neyland. Pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4 with high anxieties are also based in Neyland.
The PLC provides a broad and balanced curriculum which follows the National Curriculum and is appropriately modified and differentiated for the needs of the individual child.
The whole spectrum of children’s needs is supported through the involvement of many professionals. Speech therapists, Child and Adult Mental Health Team and the school nurse make regular visits to the Pembrokeshire Learning Centre. Other specialist consultants, educational psychologists and Social Services are seen as integral and indispensable contributors to the school programme.
Terina Thomas
Pembrokeshire Learning Centre
Neyland
Pembrokeshire
SA73 1SH
Email: terina.l.thomas@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01646 602 473
Portfield School is a day special school maintained by Pembrokeshire County Council which caters for children and young people with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties in the age range 3 -19 years.
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum which follows the National Curriculum and is appropriately modified and differentiated for the needs of the individual child.
The whole spectrum of children’s needs are supported through the involvement of many professionals. Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, School Nurse and the School Doctor make regular visits to the school, and other Specialist Consultants, Educational Psychologist and Social Services are seen as integral and indispensable contributors to the school programme.
Mr Paul Hughes
Acting Head Teacher Portfield School
Off Portfield Road
Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire
SA61 1BS
Tel: 01437 762701
If you feel that our child has additional needs and would need an LRC placement, you would need to discuss this with the Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator (ALNCO) at your child’s school. They will be able to give more information regarding suitability and application.