EHCP Coordinator

Tower Hamlets

£252/day

Start date: ASAP

Contract 3 - 6 months

Hatched Recruitment is looking for an EHCP Coordinator in the Tower Hamlets area. Statutory EHC Needs assessments and support the process of assessment and development of EHC Plans. The individual will need a sound working knowledge of SEN and experience in writing plans is essential.

JOB SUMMARY:

To administer 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 have a front-line function and 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 from birth to 25 years. To co-produce EHC Plans with families, keeping the child/young person at the centre of a person-centred approach and always having regard to the voice of the child/young person and the aspirations of the family. To ensure that all practices and procedures are followed appropriately so that the SEN Section provides an efficient and effective service.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

1. To be responsible for administering, maintaining, and monitoring a specific caseload of children and young people with special educational, health and care needs. 2. To be responsible for all aspects of statutory assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans 3. To provide a front-line service, including team email and telephone response on, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment and monitoring services to parents, children, young people, educational establishments, and other agencies. 4. To act as a key link for parents and to provide advice on statutory processes to educational establishments and other agencies. 5. To assist decision making with fully prepared documentation as required for discussion with senior SEND officer or presentation to Pane