Interim SEN Manager (Project)

To manage and lead the SEND EHCP Co-ordinator team in the processing of the statutory assessment procedures for children and young people with education, health and care needs under the terms of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEN Code of Practice 2014. To take responsibility for liaising closely with parents, schools and other professionals in order to manage the complex process of carrying out EHC assessments of children and young people and to co-produce EHC Plans with families, keeping the child/young person at the centre of a person-centred approach and having regard to the voice of the child/young person and the aspirations of the family at all times. To manage the placement of CYP with EHCPs to deliver the targets of the High Needs Funding arrangements. To develop and maintain partnerships with colleagues from Health and Social Care to ensure appropriate and cost effective provision is available for CYP with EHCP