Individual Development Plan (IDP) for Early Years

 Information Leaflet - Individual Development Plan (IDP) for Early Years

 

What are Person-Centred methods to create Individual Development Plans (IDP)? 

We use a particular method to hold a meeting to gather information about the child, using Person-Centred methods, to plan provision for children. This type of meeting is more informal and provides an opportunity for everybody to provide a view on what is working and not working the child, and what is important to them.

The video below explains what is a Person-Centred Review:

 

Under the new ALN Act every child or young person with ALN which calls for additional learning provision (ALP) will be entitled to receive the same statutory plan – the IDP. 

• An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a statutory plan that is put in place after determining that a child has Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• The IDP describes the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and the Additional Learning Provision (ALP) put in place to support the child's additional learning needs.

 

It is extremely important that all involved with the child participate in the meeting to prepare an IDP so that we discover what the child regards as important. There are many ways in which a child can participate. This will enable us to create a very personal IDP for the child. This will be done through speaking with the child and their family, and agreeing on the best approach to prioritize and provide support.

 

These reviews place the child at the centre, looking what it working and what is not working, and what is important to them. All the information gathered  will be used alongside the Criteria to form a truly individual and effective action plan. This method of understanding a child's needs applies to all children and young people and not only those with ALN. Participation is all about listening to children and young people, and taking their views meaningfully into account.

 

All sections of the IDP are important when reviewing pupils' progress. Day to day use of the IDP, ensures that staff are aware of individual requirements and interventions with children who have ALN. They are expected to be live electronic documents that are adapted as and when required.