Purpose

The SEND Casework Assistant Team supports the delivery of the Council's statutory responsibilities in relation to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This temporary staffing arrangement is required to maintain service capacity, support the continued delivery of statutory duties and minimise disruption to children, young people and their families, whilst enabling the employee to complete a Level 2 Administration Apprenticeship

Decision

The Executive Director (Children and Young People) in consultation with the Executive Director (Resources and Partnerships) hereby approves a 17-month extension to the SEND Casework Assistant fixed-term contract so that they can complete a Level 2 Administration Assistant Apprenticeship.

Alternative options considered

Do Nothing: The option of Do Nothing: The option of not creating the additional resource was considered but rejected, due to the current statutory high demands of the service.

not creating the additional resource was considered but rejected, due to the current statutory high demands of the service.