How to Apply for an IDP

Sunshine Support is an award-winning, independent SEND & ALN consultancy supporting families and professionals across England and Wales.Since 2017, we have helped over 80,000 parents, carers and professionals navigate the complexities of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our work spans EHCP applications, tribunals, advocacy, school support and specialist training, all delivered with a clear focus on achieving meaningful, lasting outcomes for children and young people.We are known for combining deep legal knowledge with real-world experience, offering practical, compassionate guidance that cuts through confusion and empowers those we support. From one-to-one consultancy to large-scale training and national awareness campaigns, our mission is simple: to ensure children receive the support they are legally entitled to and genuinely need.At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to clarity, integrity and impact.When you attend a Sunshine Support event, you are not just gaining information. You are gaining the confidence, understanding and tools to take action.

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We will learn all about IDPs and the new legislation in Wales, in a parent friendly format.

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New to SEND and feeling overwhelmed? These sessions gently guide you through what it all means, what your rights are and what to do next. Clear, supportive and designed to help you feel more confident.Find more  here: www.sunshine-support.org/academy

Once you have purchased your ticket, please register with ZOOM via the link we will send you at the bottom of your confirmation email.

<h3>We are delighted to have experienced specialist Head Teacher &amp; Head of</h3><h3>Advocacy &amp; Consultancy, Kelly Jarvis and ALN and SEND Advocate, Rachel Parry with us to improve our knowledge of IDPs (and how they’ve replaced Statements) in Wales.</h3><p><br></p><p><strong><strong>We will be covering at length:</strong></strong></p><ul><li>What constitutes additional learning needs (ALN)?</li><li>The changes from Statements to IDPs</li><li>How to apply for an IDP</li><li>The law</li><li>School and ALNCo involvement, and where local authorities now play a part</li><li>Appeals process i.e. how and when to appeal</li><li>The new ALN Bill</li><li>Busting the myths</li></ul><p><br></p><p>There will be time for questions throughout the presentation.</p><p>Slides, references and CPD certificates will be available to attendees along with a recording to watch the webinar again for up to 30 days afterwards.</p>

<h2>About Kelly Jarvis:</h2><p><br></p><p>Kelly Jarvis is the Head of Advocacy at Sunshine Support, and is a highly experienced specialist head teacher, with an enormous passion for working with children with SEN.</p><p>Her interest in SEN and associated complexities inspired her to join the Cambian Group where she was Head of a highly specialist residential school for Autistic children.</p><p>This allowed Kelly to gain valuable experience in fulfilling EHCPs in order to ensure the best possible outcome. In addition, she has experience creating and designing innovative SEN specialist curriculums that are tailored to the individual and their needs.</p><p>Highly accomplished and motivated, Kelly has experience training school leaders and advocates in representing their educational establishments at SENDIST tribunals.</p><p>Kelly has been powerfully advocating for families at Sunshine since 2021, and her impact is far reaching; the success she has seen is absolutely incredible.</p><p>In her spare time Kelly enjoys playing guitar, hiking in the countryside and writing with the dream of one day publishing a book.</p>

<h3>About Rachel Parry:</h3><p><br></p><p>Rachel is a ALN and SEND Advocate at Sunshine Support. She has been working in advocacy for over 12 years, having a particular interest in IDPs (Welsh Law) and tribunals for PIP/DLA cases. She is a highly accomplished and successful Advocate, and we're very proud to be working with her!</p>

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