SEND Transformation Lead - Sutton Council (12-18 Month Contract)
Location: Sutton (Hybrid)
Role Overview:
Lead the development and delivery of Priority 5 of Sutton Council's SEND and AP Strategy: creating a financially sustainable DSG management plan. Collaborate with seconded and non-seconded staff, stakeholders (e.g., Sutton SEND Forum), and others to focus on three key areas: Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP), Specialist Commissioning, and Funding Arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP):
Develop guidance and practices to address SEND needs earlier, reducing EHCNA numbers.
Establish OAP guidance for Early Years, mainstream primary and secondary, and enhanced provision.
Embed curriculum adaptations for Autism and SEMH needs.
Create a primary and secondary IMT model to align with inclusion metrics.
Design inclusive pathways with functional life skills alongside the National Curriculum.
Launch Early Years and Year 6-7 Support Plans with targeted funding.
Specialist Commissioning:
Work with Pupil Based Commissioning to review and develop a 5-year SEND strategy.
Increase sufficiency of in-borough specialist provision, reducing reliance on external placements.
Analyze specialist provision profiles and support discussions on mainstream inclusion.
Evaluate and redefine the role of resource bases in alignment with long-term inclusion goals.
Strengthen SEMH provision through reintegration, outreach, and high-quality su...