PDA Day with Sunshine Support
Schedule
Thu Jul 02 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Chapman House, The Derby Conference Centre Limited, London Road, Alvaston, DE24 8UX Derby, United Kingdom | Derby, EN
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Unlock real understanding of PDA. Join our in person day with expert speakers, practical strategies and ongoing support.If you’ve ever felt like nothing quite fits when it comes to PDA… this is where things start to make sense. This day is designed to cut through the noise, bring clarity, and give you the understanding and tools you’ve been searching for.
This isn’t about sitting and listening all day and leaving with more questions. This is about walking away with clarity, confidence and a plan.
By the end of the day, you will:
✔ Understand PDA properly Not just the label, but what’s actually happening in the nervous system and why your child responds the way they do
✔ Know what works (and what doesn’t) Clear, realistic strategies you can use at home or in school straight away
✔ Feel confident navigating education You’ll understand what should be happening in school and what to do when it isn’t
✔ Have clarity on your legal rights EHCPs, provision, discrimination and how to secure the right support without feeling overwhelmed
✔ Feel less alone You’ll be in a room full of people who truly get it
WHAT TO EXPECT
You’ll hear from leading experts who bring real experience, not theory alone :
-Kelly Jarvis - Practical legal knowledge and provision. What the law says and how to use it
-Libby Hill - The science behind PDA. Nervous system, threat and why behaviours make sense
-Jilly Davis - Education that works. What schools should be doing and how to advocate
-Danielle Jata-Hall - Real life parenting. Honest, practical and reassuring
-Chrissa Wadlow - Bringing it all together with lived experience and real world insight
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME
This isn’t just inspiration. You’ll leave with:
✔ Practical strategies you can use immediately
✔ A clearer understanding of your child or the children you support
✔ Knowledge of your rights and next steps
✔ Detailed handouts to refer back to
✔ Confidence to make informed decisions
ONGOING SUPPORT (THIS MATTERS)
You won’t be left to figure it out alone afterwards.
Your ticket includes 1 month’s access to the Sunshine Academy , where you can:
✔ Revisit learning
✔ Access additional training
✔ Ask questions
✔ Stay supported by our team
Because real change doesn’t happen in one day.
THE DAY ITSELF (see agenda below)
✔ Lunch included
✔ Drinks and snacks throughout
✔ Free parking + EV charging
✔ On-site hotel
✔ Time to connect with others after
THE DIFFERENCE
You won’t leave thinking “that was interesting” You’ll leave thinking:
👉 “I finally understand this… and I know what to do next.”
🎟️ BOOK YOUR PLACE
Spaces are limited to keep the day personal and impactful.
If you want real understanding, practical tools, and support that continues beyond the day… this is where it starts.
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Where is it happening?
Chapman House, The Derby Conference Centre Limited, London Road, Alvaston, DE24 8UX Derby, United Kingdom, Conference Centre, 814 London Road, Derby, DE24 8, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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