Mae diogelu dysgwyr agored i niwed yn parhau i fod yn flaenoriaeth i bawb, ac mae'n ddyletswydd ar awdurdodau lleol i ddiwallu anghenion dysgwyr y mae'n cynnal Datganiad AAA ar eu cyfer. Mae llawer o blant sydd â datganiad yn derbyn eu haddysg mewn lleoliad prif ffrwd a byddai disgwyl iddynt gael mynediad at ddarpariaeth yn yr un modd â phob plentyn yn y math hwn o leoliad. Fodd bynnag, i leiafrif sylweddol sy'n derbyn eu haddysg mewn ysgol arbennig, ni fyddai hyn yn briodol. Os bydd ysgol arbennig yn cau, rhaid i'r awdurdod lleol ystyried darpariaeth addysgol amgen ar gyfer dysgwyr y mae'n cadw datganiad AAA ar eu cyfer. Dylai ysgolion arbennig preswyl, ysgolion preswyl a lleoliadau arbennig barhau i ofalu am blant lle bynnag bo hynny’n bosib, a dilyn ycanllawiausydd ar gael ynghylch iechyd a llesiant staff ysgolion a dysgwyr. Mae llythyr mewn perthynas â phlant sy'n byw mewn cartrefi plant ar gaelyma.
The safeguarding of vulnerable learners remains a priority for all, and local authorities have a duty to meet the needs of learners for whom it maintains a Statement of SEN. Many children who have a statement receive their education in a mainstream setting and would be expected to access provision in the same way as all children in this type of setting. However, for a significant minority who receive their education in a special school setting this would not be appropriate. In the event of a special school closing, the local authority must consider alternative educational provision for learners for whom it maintains a statement of SEN. Residential special schools, boarding schools and special settings should continue to care for children and young people wherever possible, and follow theguidanceavailable on health and wellbeing for school staff and learners. A letter in relation to children living in children’s homes is availablehere.