EHCP Coordinator
Wirral
Start date: ASAP
£33.77/hr
Hatched Recruitment is looking for a EHCP Coordinator in the Wirral area. 3 - 6 months contract.
Job Purpose:
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Act as the main point of contact for parents/carers and young people wishing to engage in the Education Health Care (EHC) assessment process.
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Co-ordinate the EHC assessment process for children and young people (0-25).
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Ensure that the parents, children or young persons are included in the assessment process and their views are accurately recorded.
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Work closely with families, schools and a range of service providers, including education, health, social care and voluntary sectors.
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Ensure that the Council complies with the statutory timetable for the completion of statutory assessments/reviews.
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Prepare draft Education, Health and Care Plans.
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Facilitate meaningful reviews of existing Education, Health and Care Plans.
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Attend mediation sessions as and when required.
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Support managers to represent the Council before the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).
Knowledge & Skills:
- Detailed knowledge of part 3 Children & Families Act 2014, sub ordinate legislation and supporting code of practice;
- Detailed knowledge of the SENDIST Tribunal procedure;
- Understanding of SEN issues as they affect parents, children, young people and educational settings;
Qualifications:
- Teaching and or SENCO qualifications or evidence of professional development in education, teaching and SEN