Job Introduction
The SEND Integrated and Assessment Team are responsible for carrying out the statutory functions of the Local Authority with regards to Education, Health and Care Assessment and Review.
The Annual Review Officer will work within our Locality Teams and focus on the processing and amending of Education, Health and Care (EHC plans) following a child or young person’s annual review. The Annual Review Officer will report directly to the Senior Officer (Team Leader) within the team.
The main responsibilities of this role:
- To manage and support the timely planning of transfers to the next phase for all children with EHC Plans , to ensure that all change of phase plans are consulted on and amended by 15th February in the year of transfer. To provide accurate information and appropriate advice to parents/carers, schools and other agencies regarding the change of phase review process, statutory timescales, sources of independent advice and the range of provision available.
- To notify and monitor the completion of annual reviews by all settings and have in place a systematic process to chase outstanding reviews including direct contact with Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinators (SENDCOs in schools and settings.
- To amend Education, Health and Care Plans in an accurate and concise manner within the specified statutory timescales based on the written advice provided.
- To be responsible for the input of data on Capita for pupil progression and work with Senior SEN Officers to establish that all pupils with EHCPs are making good progress towards the outcomes in their EHCP.
An Enhanced Disclosure check with Barred List will be undertaken for this post.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Victoria Taylor on victoria.taylor@bradford.gov.uk.
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
