Eden Brown Synergy is Looking for a SEND Tribunal Officer to join the SEND Services at Worcestershire County Council. A SEND Tribunal Officer is responsible for defending SEND appeals lodged by parents and young people against a local authority. Amongst their responsibilities, a SEND Tribunal Officer will review the case and co-ordinate and the councils response. Responsibilities * Defend appeals against the local authority. * Facilitate discussions between schools and families with the aim of resolving disputes amicably. * Attend tribunal hearings (when necessary). * Conduct thorough reviews of evidence. * Prepare all appeal papers for the council and parents (prior to the hearing) * Respond to judicial orders. * Ensure that the tribunal process runs smoothly, maintaining professionalism and impartiality. * Maintain accurate and detailed records related to mediation and tribunal cases. * Provide an accurate response to local authority appeals. * Attend pre-hearing meetings. * Take notes to assist the preparation of cases. * Ensure that the tribunal process runs smoothly and fairly, maintaining professionalism and impartiality. Key Skills * A thorough understanding of the Education, Health and Care (EHC) legislation and the SEND Code of Practice. * Familiarity with legal principles and procedures related to special educational needs and disabilities. * The ability to analyse and evalu...