A request for an IDP can be made by a parent/carer, professional, or the learner themselves.
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For children aged 0–3, the request is made to the local authority
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For school-aged children, the request is first made to the school
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For college students, the request is made to the college
The Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo) will probably be your main point of contact, unless your child hasn’t started school or nursery, in which case, it will probably be your healthcare professional, the early years ALNLO or another early years specialist from your local authority.
If the school does not agree that your child has ALN, they must let you know this and explain why. If you disagree with the decision, first discuss this with the school. If you still can’t reach agreement, you can ask the local authority to review the decision. Please see the Disagreement and Resolution information.