SENDSTART Caseworker

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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.
2.
Co-ordinate the EHC assessment process for children and young people (0-25).
3.
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 Disabil...