Monitoring and Review Officer required for our local authority client based in East London
THE ROLE
To ensure that children, young people and families in the borough receive a first class service that enables them to fulfil their potential, and when they need additional support, will provide services or broker services that are local and easily accessible.
Support the Group Manager and Head of Service in the development deliveryand review of high standards in education planning, performance, commissioning of integrated services for children, young people, their families and carers so that overall costs are reduced but the life chances of children and young people are maximised
To manage the efficient operation of a caseload to ensure the delivery of high quality, fully integrated services to children, young people and their families in line with the requirements of national legislation and guidance.
To demonstrate a high level of expertise and knowledge in relation to SEN, disability and integrated services for these children.
Children with Education Health and Care (EHC) Planschildren without Education Health and Care Plans but with high needs funding for SEN children with high needs funding in alternative provision such as the PRUs
To show commitment to working with and providing support to managers so that the assigned budget meets group objectives, that financial governance arrangements are followed and that programmes/projects are completed within budget
Arrangements are to take account of delivering all relevant legislation and guidance referred to in the SEN Code of Practice.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
To be a key contact for a family where for children with EHCs and / or high needs funding
To act as a reviewing officer for Education, Health and Care Plans and ensure the smooth running of the process
To ensure that Education, Health and Care Plans are within the requirements of national legislation and guidance.
To attend annual reviews and professional meetings ensuring that reviews and meetings are completed in accordance with the statutory framework for children with EHCs and/ or local protocols for children high needs funding but without EHCs.
To be responsible for updating annual review submissions and identifying any risks including. taking actions as required
To bring most complex cases of serious concern to the EHC co-ordinators at the earliest possible opportunity of any high risks and issues of concern
To link providers including schools with locally based resources who can provide additional input and or expertise in complex cases where difficulties arise
To draw to the attention of assessment and commissioning officer any changes in placements if these have not been agreed following due process
To ensure that records are completed and accurately maintained
To represent the local authority in meetings with schools and early years settings where provision has been commissioned for pupils with SEN or in alternative provision using high needs funding
To take responsibility for the transfer of EHCs and high needs information on pupils to other departments and authorities.
To act as a problem solver in meetings concerning children with EHCs and/ or high needs funding
To minimise disputes with parents through effective dialogue with families and the professional network
To prevent and reduce the exclusion of children and young people with special educational needs
To take responsibility for undertaking appropriate development work as required in response to changing regimes, new government legislation and initiatives and to participate with a solution focused outlook in the implications of policy changes/decisions.
To keep abreast of educational developments nationally in response to changing regimes, new government legislation and initiatives and to participate in outlining the implications of policy changes/decisions.
KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Advanced knowledge of all legislation referred to in the SEN Code of Practice for 0:25 years
A good understanding of the relevant legal, political, operational, commercial and social community aspects of a similar complex environment.
Experience of seeing the arrangements that schools make for children with Special Educational Needs
Experience of seeing how professionals coordinate work with children who have special educational needs as part of integrated service delivery
Practical evidence of developing and maintaining good working relationships with families, and a range of customers/stakeholders.
Knowledge of Budget monitoring or financial tracking experience
You can send your CV direct to: paul.barrow@duttonrecruitment.com
THE ROLE
To ensure that children, young people and families in the borough receive a first class service that enables them to fulfil their potential, and when they need additional support, will provide services or broker services that are local and easily accessible.
Support the Group Manager and Head of Service in the development deliveryand review of high standards in education planning, performance, commissioning of integrated services for children, young people, their families and carers so that overall costs are reduced but the life chances of children and young people are maximised
To manage the efficient operation of a caseload to ensure the delivery of high quality, fully integrated services to children, young people and their families in line with the requirements of national legislation and guidance.
To demonstrate a high level of expertise and knowledge in relation to SEN, disability and integrated services for these children.
Children with Education Health and Care (EHC) Planschildren without Education Health and Care Plans but with high needs funding for SEN children with high needs funding in alternative provision such as the PRUs
To show commitment to working with and providing support to managers so that the assigned budget meets group objectives, that financial governance arrangements are followed and that programmes/projects are completed within budget
Arrangements are to take account of delivering all relevant legislation and guidance referred to in the SEN Code of Practice.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
To be a key contact for a family where for children with EHCs and / or high needs funding
To act as a reviewing officer for Education, Health and Care Plans and ensure the smooth running of the process
To ensure that Education, Health and Care Plans are within the requirements of national legislation and guidance.
To attend annual reviews and professional meetings ensuring that reviews and meetings are completed in accordance with the statutory framework for children with EHCs and/ or local protocols for children high needs funding but without EHCs.
To be responsible for updating annual review submissions and identifying any risks including. taking actions as required
To bring most complex cases of serious concern to the EHC co-ordinators at the earliest possible opportunity of any high risks and issues of concern
To link providers including schools with locally based resources who can provide additional input and or expertise in complex cases where difficulties arise
To draw to the attention of assessment and commissioning officer any changes in placements if these have not been agreed following due process
To ensure that records are completed and accurately maintained
To represent the local authority in meetings with schools and early years settings where provision has been commissioned for pupils with SEN or in alternative provision using high needs funding
To take responsibility for the transfer of EHCs and high needs information on pupils to other departments and authorities.
To act as a problem solver in meetings concerning children with EHCs and/ or high needs funding
To minimise disputes with parents through effective dialogue with families and the professional network
To prevent and reduce the exclusion of children and young people with special educational needs
To take responsibility for undertaking appropriate development work as required in response to changing regimes, new government legislation and initiatives and to participate with a solution focused outlook in the implications of policy changes/decisions.
To keep abreast of educational developments nationally in response to changing regimes, new government legislation and initiatives and to participate in outlining the implications of policy changes/decisions.
KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Advanced knowledge of all legislation referred to in the SEN Code of Practice for 0:25 years
A good understanding of the relevant legal, political, operational, commercial and social community aspects of a similar complex environment.
Experience of seeing the arrangements that schools make for children with Special Educational Needs
Experience of seeing how professionals coordinate work with children who have special educational needs as part of integrated service delivery
Practical evidence of developing and maintaining good working relationships with families, and a range of customers/stakeholders.
Knowledge of Budget monitoring or financial tracking experience
You can send your CV direct to: paul.barrow@duttonrecruitment.com
Salary:
Up to £320 per day + Umbrella
Location:
East London,
London,
England
Duration:
Reference:
DUTTON5NEW