5-6 months contract Role with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the SEND service.
  


• Oversee the delivery of Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and EHC Plans within statutory timescales.
  


• Ensure children and young people with SEND have appropriate educational placements that meet their identified needs.
  


• Drive continuous improvement across SEND processes, systems, and service delivery.
  


• Monitor service performance and implement strategies to improve quality, efficiency, and compliance.
  


• Ensure EHC Plans are of a high standard and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
  


• Manage complaints, enquiries, statutory returns, and information requests within required timescales.
  


• Use data and performance information to inform decision-making and service development.
  

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