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SEN, SEND and ALN: a parent guide for international schools
Different school systems use different terms for additional learning needs. The labels vary, but the practical question is the same: what does this learner need to access education effectively?
What the terms mean
SEN and SEND are commonly used in British educational contexts. ALN is used by some schools and systems. International schools may also use learning support, inclusion or student-support language.
Why terminology matters less than the plan
The aim is to identify the learner’s actual barriers, strengths and required support rather than allowing terminology to obscure practical action.
Where NeuroMap fits
NeuroMap can bring assessment evidence, school observations and parent/learner feedback into a shared functional profile, then help turn that profile into coordinated priorities.