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09.01 Does the IDP always have to name a school/placement?

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01 Nov 2024

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  • 01 Nov 2024
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    No. In fact the ALN Code states that section 2D should only be used in very specific curcumstances: para 23.48 ALN Code 2021

    These specific circumstances are where, the body preparing/maintaining the IDP is the LA and either:

    1/ The purpose of naming a maintained school is to secure admission of the child to the school named in section 2D.1: s.48(4) ALNET.  

    OR

    2/ The ALP can not be met unless a place at a particular school/board/lodging is named in section 2D.2/.3: s 14(6) & (7) ALNET, or for looked after children, s 19(4) & (5) ALNET.

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales
    Authors: Civitas Law education team