ED4S091 - Leadership and Management of ALN 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: ED4S091
Module Title: Leadership and Management of ALN
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Professional Learning in Education
Faculty Sub Group: Social Work
Module Leader: Carmel Conn
Module Team: Gareth Dart
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100459 - education studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

This module aims to:
1. Develop a detailed understanding of the role of the ALNCo and the statutory framework, recognising the complexities of the role;
2. Distinguish and analyse the key issues surrounding working with others e.g. partnership working with the multi-disciplinary team and inter-professional working;
3. Explore and evaluate the planning and organisation of interventions and strategies for the support of ALN and inclusion in line with recognised professional standards;
4. Critically examine the key principles and practice of equality and diversity within the field of ALN and inclusion.

Content Summary

This module will focus on the coaching and leadership skills required to be an effective ALNCo under the ALNET. The module and will require detailed reflection on areas of personal strength and areas for development. Case study scenarios will be used to explore the functions and responsibilities of the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo) in relation to children, families and inter-professional working. Students will be required to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of appropriate setting wide intervention strategies to support those with ALN.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 16
Seminar 6
Independent Study 178
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically examine the specific functions and responsibilities of the ALNCo and the impact this has on staff, children and their families.<br /><br />
LO2 Evaluate effective partnership working in the context of ALN, and demonstrate a critical awareness of the benefits and challenges.<br /><br />
LO3 Develop a strategic plan to implement appropriate interventions and strategies for the support of ALN in students&rsquo; context;<br /><br />
LO4 Evaluate modes of effective leadership and management of ALN within the whole setting.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 A patchwork text that explores the process of introducing/refining an aspect of ALN. 0 4000 100 No 50

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Essay 1

Reading List

Martin-Denham, S. and Watts, S. (2019) The SENCO Handbook: Leading Provision and Practice. London: Corwin.

Gray, D., Garvey, B. & Lane, D.A. (2016) A critical Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring. London: Sage.

Lumby, J. & Coleman, M. (2017) Leading for Equality: Making Schools Fairer. London: Sage.

Struyve, C., Hannes, K., Meredith, C., Vandecandelaere, M., Gielen, S., & De Fraine, B. (2018). Teacher leadership in practice: Mapping the negotiation of the position of the special educational needs coordinator in schools. Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 62(5), 701-718.