SEND Sufficiency Programme Lead

SEND Sufficiency Programme LeadA Local Authority in the Cumbria is looking for a SEND Sufficiency Programme Lead.Rate: £550 - £648/day (DOE)Hours: Part time (state number of hours) 3 days per week - 22.5 hoursLocation: Hybrid - home working and Kendal plus ability to travel round Westmorland and FurnessContract: 6 months (with likely extension)Start: ASAP in MayRole: We areseeking an experienced consultant to support the planning and delivery of SEND sufficiency as a core element of the Council''s SEND Reform Plan.The consultancy will support the Council to ensure it has sufficient, sustainable and high-quality local provision to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND, reduce reliance on high-cost and distant placements, and improve outcomes in line with national SEND reforms.Objectives of the Consultancy:Refresh the SEND Sufficiency Strategy and Delivery Plan aligned to the SEND Reform PlanProvide practical, delivery-focused support to progress sufficiency actionsStrengthen Council capability to manage SEND sufficiency sustainably over timeReferral scheme worth up to £250 when you recommend a colleague we successfully place.To apply, email or call Dane on ..... full job details .....