SEND Operations Team – Mid Essex

Essex County Council team responsible for coordinating support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in the areas of Braintree, Chelmsford, Halstead and Maldon.

Overview

The role of the SEND Operations Team at Essex County Council is to carry out responsibilities that are set by the government on behalf of Essex children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  These are outlined in the SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years.

The SEND Operations Team is responsible for:

  • coordinating the EHCP process for children and young people in need of a plan, including
    • administration of the 20 week statutory process
    • annual reviews
    • arranging of provision and placements
  • supporting settings, schools and families to put One Plans and EHCPs in place
  • supporting transitions for children and young people with EHCPs
  • building on links between settings, schools, families, social care and health services during the EHCP process

The Mid Essex area covers Braintree, Chelmsford, Halstead and Maldon.

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