To manage the SEN OT caseload of children and young people with a range of needs including those with complex disabilities, providing occupationally focused assessment and intervention. To act as an expert advisor and practitioner in Childrens OT providing second opinions if OT provision in an EHCP is contested. Be the Lead OT for SEND appeals and tribunal legal processes, with specialist knowledge of complex cases within an educational context. To work closely with the SEN Team by contributing to appeals as a an expert witness where OT provision is contested To develop and maintain specialist knowledge of the EHCP process and appropriate legislation, to become the lead on EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice within the OT team. To work with the Clinical Lead OT on quality assurance regarding OT input into EHCPs. Specifically developing the quality of the OT teams EHCP assessments and reports. Be the point of contact for the SEN Team for OT queries and advice in relation to OT provision in EHCPs. Upon agreement with the Local Authority and OT clinical lead, to hold a community caseload to ensure continuation of CPD for the SEN Post holder; at these times, part of the SEN OT caseload will be covered by NHS OT. Provision of highly specialist advice and intervention for a client group with complex physical, social, mental health and cognitive disabilities. To set occupationally focused intervention goals with children and/or their parents/carers and schools that are child centred and agreed by the child and/or their parents/carers and school staff. To set and maintain high standards of clinical practice, which is evidence based, and includes outcome measures to monitor achievement of person centred goals. To work within an occupational frame of reference. To demonstrate the ability to analyse the interplay of the child, environment and activity when assessing the childs level of functioning and identifying appropriate strategies and intervention to facilitate and enhance participation in self-care, school and play/leisure.