SEND EHC Co Ordinator

This role will support Section B, F and I mediation activity for school-aged children and will be critical in strengthening our capacity to manage increasing demand and ensure timely, high-quality engagement with families. The key responsibilities for this EHCCO will include: -Preparing for mediation meetings, including reviewing EHC plans, case history, and the Local Authority position -Liaising with families and professionals ahead of mediation to clarify issues in dispute -Attending and leading mediation meetings with families, ensuring a clear and professional representation of the Local Authority -Recording outcomes and agreed actions following mediation -Working closely with casework teams to ensure any agreed amendments or actions are progressed promptly -Supporting consistency in LA responses and learning across mediation cases Strong statutory SEND knowledge and experience; A thorough understanding of Education, Health and Care Plan processes; Experience representing Local Authorities within mediation proceedings; and Previous SEND mediation experience. may be the odd in person mediation meeting £300 per day