SEND Operational Lead

Purpose of the post:

To ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory responsibilities as a Local Authority as they relate to the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated regulations
To manage the EHC process, special provision and placements funded through the High Needs block
To work in partnership with parents/carers, young people, education, health and care services, commissioners and information services in the integrated and joint delivery of statutory SEND processes and SEND provision, duties and services for special educational needs and through efficient delivery systems and processesMain duties and responsibilities:

Deliver outstanding service
To organise and manage SEND operations on behalf of the Council
To have oversight of the current and projected provision requirements for children and young people with SEND
To implement systems and processes that promote person centred planning keeping the views and wishes of the child and young person...