We are seeking a dynamic and experienced SEND Partnerships Manager to lead the development and implementation of strategic partnerships across the Local Area Partnership aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves working across Children's Services, education providers, health services, Parent Carer Forum and other key partners to ensure a coordinated, data-led, and outcomes-focused approach to SEND provision with a focus on co-production. You will build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including the Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted, and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and lead transformational change initiatives within the SEND partnership to drive service improvement and better outcomes for children and young people.
This is an exciting opportunity created through our SEND improvement journey and our aspiration to have a whole system approach that focuses on the experiences of our children, young people with SEND and their parents and carers. You will manage a team of Advanced Practitioners to lead on quality assurance, workforce development and strengthening relationships across the Local Area Partnership with a clear focus on outcomes and continuous improvement in the context of the Ofsted Framework.
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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
