Disclaimer

1. Professional Context

1.1 Independence and Professional Experience

ALN Made Simple is an independent platform created and maintained by Steven Campbell, trading as The ALN Advisor. Steven Campbell is an experienced ALN professional and educational advisor; however, this platform and its content are entirely independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any Local Authority, government department, or public body.

All guidance, resources and interpretations shared on this site are based on Steven's own professional experience, independent study, and ongoing research into effective ALN practice in Wales. Users should treat all content as general professional guidance rather than official Local Authority or government advice.

2. Not Professional Advice

The Platform does not provide legal, medical, therapeutic or diagnostic advice. All tools and written outputs (including those generated using artificial intelligence) are intended to support professional judgement — not replace it.

Users must always follow:

• The ALN Code for Wales and relevant statutory guidance.
• Local Authority and school-level policies.
• Their own professional codes of conduct.

If you require specific advice regarding a learner's needs, provision or statutory duties, consult an appropriate qualified professional or service (e.g. Educational Psychologist, health practitioner, or Local Authority officer).

3. Use of Data

Users must not enter any personally identifiable information (PII) about learners, parents or staff into any part of the Platform. All data must be fully anonymised before use. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that all input complies with UK data-protection legislation, local safeguarding procedures and professional confidentiality obligations.

4. AI-Generated Content

Some tools on the Platform use artificial-intelligence services (e.g. OpenAI) to generate written summaries or suggestions. These outputs are automatically generated based on user input and are not guaranteed to be accurate, complete or suitable for any specific educational context. Users must review and edit all AI-generated content before using it in any professional document or decision-making process.

5. Limitation of Liability

Although care is taken to maintain the accuracy and reliability of all materials:

• We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy or suitability of any content or output.
• Steven Campbell (t/a The ALN Advisor) will not be held liable for any loss, damage or consequence arising from the use or misuse of this Platform or reliance on its content.
• Use of the Platform is entirely at your own discretion and risk.

6. External Links

The Platform may include links to external websites or resources (e.g. Welsh Government guidance). These are provided for convenience and reference only. We have no control over their content and accept no responsibility for them.

7. Updates to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer periodically to reflect changes in legislation, professional guidance or platform features. The latest version will always appear on this page.

8. Contact

For any questions about this Disclaimer, please contact: 📧 info@alnmadesimple.co.uk