Experience

Kennel Lane School

• United Kingdom
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school Responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents, carers and other agencies Strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision. Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability Ensure SEN policy is put into practice, and that the objectives of this policy are reflected in the school improvement plan Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives which may affect the school’s policy and practice. Lead on production of provision maps for learners, ensuring that increases in funding are submitted if necessary. Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and propose changes to make use of funding more effectively Ensure EHCP's are up to date and embedded within lesson planning. Lead on supporting parents regarding transport issues Co-ordinate provision that meets the pupil’s needs, and monitor its effectiveness using the quality cycle Secure relevant services for the pupil Ensure records are maintained and kept up to date Review the Education, Health and Care Plan with parents or carers and the pupil Develop and enhance student voice and engagement within school environment. Act as designated teacher for looked-after children, with management and co-ordination of PEP’s Strategic overview and management of the statutory processes placed on the school Lead on the annual review process including maintaining annual list of reviews Work with the Headteacher and governors to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) Lead on pupil premium strategy in school Show less



Bracknell Forest Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• SEN Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

  Responsible for overseeing statutory assessment process for team. Responsible for managing a team of staff to include supervision, training support, HR issues, appraisals, regular one to one meetings and recruitment of new starters. Managing budget of over £4million to include raising contracts with clients, invoicing, purchasing equipment, financial control, queries, chasing and processing of invoices and negotiation of rates. Liaison with Bursars and Finance Managers. Managing budget, ensuring that funds allocated within specific time constraints, regularly liaising with accounts personnel to review spending to date. Developed strong multi agency partnership relationships to enable closer working on joint projects and potential fund sharing. Liaison with parents and schools to resolve complex situations and cases. Represented LA in senior management meetings, (both within and outside of the Local Authority). Chaired and organised SEN panel, ensuring that moderated financial decisions made. Managed shifting priorities of job on a daily basis to ensure that actions and decisions taken efficiently and within a timely manner. Work on own initiative, prioritising work according to changing deadlines. Manage workload of others. Responsible for working in a solution focussed and "out of the box" way in order to achieve the best results for children, young people and their families. Encouraging team members to work in a similarly creative way. Report to Head of Service to highlight key cases and areas of concern and suggest different, more effective ways of working. Ensure full team understanding of the importance of safeguarding of children, young people and adults. Responsible for reading and interpreting data to inform future delivery of priorities and projection of spend.Operational management and holder of complex case load to ensure escalated cases dealt with efficiently.Responsible for complaint responses and Freedom of Information request processing. Show less

• SEN Assistant Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

• SEN Officer

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2015