SEND Team Manager

Overview

The SEND Service is responsible for ensuring that Westmorland and Furness Council meets its statutory responsibilities towards children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, who may require additional provision to be made via the support of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The SEND Service ensures that needs are understood, planned for and met, via accurate analysis and identification, timely assessment and access to appropriate local provision.

• managing the team to ensure effective, consistent practice is in place and that children and young people’s EHCPs are high-quality and provide effective support
• co-ordinating the delivery of SEND statutory processes, including EHC Needs Assessment, Annual Reviews and phase transfers, in line with statutory legislation
• providing guidance and support on complex casework, including Tribunals and mediation
• chairing and participating in statutory decision-making and resource allocation Panels, ensuring that timely and appropriate decisions are made
• working with different stakeholders, including schools and education providers, to ensure appropriate provision is in place for children and support with statutory processes where required

You will be enthusiastic and committed to working in partnership with all stakeholders within the SEND local area in providing for our children and young people’s special educational needs. You will be a member of a directorate which respects and celebrates diversity and works to ensure our children and young people have the right support in place to live fulfilling lives as valued members of their local communities, so that they can reach their potential.

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
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If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Gemma Parkes: