Stop the use of term 'Universal Provision' as a reason to deny ALN.
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1,454 signatures
- More than 250 signatures: considered by the Petitions CommitteeReached
- More than 10,000 signatures: considered for a debate in the SeneddNot reached
Over recent months there has been much discussion around the term Universal Provision. ALNET and Welsh Government have given clear guidance as to what this term means. Yet, despite this clarification, Local Authorities and members of Welsh Government continue to allow this term to be used to refuse a learner ALN status and provide ALP. There can only be one solution and that is that this term is banned from use.
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While members of Welsh Government still use this term when discussing ALN, including during media interviews, it gives LA’s opportunity to follow suit, and continue to deny ALN to learners. There is ongoing work through the Education reform inquiry and CYPE committee however, there are still ongoing issues with families that arise that show inconsistencies amongst authorities and Welsh Government in Wales.
Signatures by constituency
The Senedd's petitions website lists 1,360 of the 1,454 signatures under a Senedd constituency.
| Constituency | Signatures |
|---|---|
| Cynon Valley | 116 |
| Pontypridd | 97 |
| Rhondda | 78 |
| Bridgend | 74 |
| Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney | 57 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 50 |
| Llanelli |