The Ultimate Parent & Teachers Guide to Statements & IDPs

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.

EHCP, IDP & the Law

Confused by EHCPs or SEND law? These sessions break it down clearly, helping you understand your rights, processes and next steps so you can advocate with confidence and clarity. Or watch our legal courses on demand: www.sunshine-support.org/academy

Perfect for Teachers

Designed for busy teachers and school staff, these sessions offer practical SEND strategies, legal insight and confidence-building support to help you meet needs effectively in real classroom settings. Find more: www.sendtraininginstitute.co.uk

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 highly regarded Education Solicitor Kevin McManamon with us to improve our knowledge of IDPs (and how they’ve replaced Statements) in Wales.</h3>We will be covering at length:<li>What constitutes additional learning needs?</li><li>The changes from Statements to IDPs</li><li>How to apply </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>The continuing effects of COVID19 and current duties of the Local Authorities</li><li>Busting the myths - bring your stories, we will provide clarity.</li>As always there will be time for questions throughout the presentation. 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.

<h1>How do our webinars work? </h1>Once you have purchased a ticket, you will be emailed a link to register for the event on ZOOM. It’s really important you register as soon as possible, as we manually check everyone in for safeguarding and security reasons. Once registered you will be sent a link to join us on the night, almost as if the 'room to the door' is opened for you and you're checked in. Click on the link to the ZOOM room 15 mins before the live webinar is to start, and make sure you are logged into ZOOM beforehand. If you encounter any issues please visit www.sunshine-support.org/troubleshooting The video of the webinar will be available to watch for 30 days after the webinar takes place, so if you need to leave the webinar at any time or can't make it at that specific time you can watch again at your leisure. The link to the recording will be sent to you within 24 hours of the webinar taking place.

<h2>About Kevin McManamon</h2>Kevin is a Senior Associate specialising in Education law and Mental Capacity law at Geldards LLP. He is the only solicitor in the Country to have genuine expertise in special educational needs law as it applies to the separate jurisdictions in England and Wales combined with Mental Capacity law in both jurisdictions.He has over 15 years’ experience and expertise in these specialist fields and has advised a huge number of families and individuals on education law, disability related matters and public law.Kevin holds an LLB (Hons), LLM and AKC from Kings College, University of London and a PgDipPLS from City, University of London. He was called to the Bar in 2005, and worked as a non-practicing barrister until being admitted as a solicitor in 2008.Prior to joining Geldards, Kevin practised for a number of years in London at two highly regarded education law practices. He then moved to Cardiff for three and a half years where he established and headed a Court of Protection Department.Kevin is a member of the Education Law Association and the Court of Protection Practitioners Association.Partially sighted since birth, Kevin has a genuine appreciation of the difficulties faced by both children and adults with disabilities. He regularly advises and speaks at events organised by multiple charities.

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