Purpose of the Post
To implement all statutory duties as set out in the relevant legislation on behalf of the Local Authority in relation Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND).
Responsibilities
· To provide statutory advice and guidance relating to the relevant Code of practice and related legislation
· Implement, maintain and review all statutory procedures as set out in Code of Practice and Regulations.
· To work in a collaborative way with parents/carers, children and young people to ensure that their views and wishes are integral to the assessment, planning and review process and Plans are co-produced with them.
· To project manage the statutory processes for issuing and maintaining Plans within a defined caseload
· Production of performance management information relevant to the service
· Production and preparation of casework for statutory panels, tribunals and appeals as per legal requirements.
· Preparation of high quality and accurate reports and plans which are statutorily compliant.
· To provide a thorough and sensitive service to parents, carers, children and young people to ensure that their experience of the Education, Health and Care Plan process is positive and professional including at times when the outcome is at odds with their own hopes and wishes.
· Responsibility for own caseload escalating complex cases to the relevant person.
· Engage in own development, updating knowledge and skills relating to national regulations,
policies and procedures to satisfy internal/external demands.
· Face to face meetings/visits to parents/carers/partners/professionals.
· Promote a high quality service within a culture of continuous improvement including contributing positively to service development activities and objectives
· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post as required