From September 2014 the Children & Families Act (Part 3) came in to force.  This has changed the way in which children and young people with SEN and disabilities are assessed and supported. The major changes include: the replacement of the current Statement system with new Education, Health and Care plans (EHCP) for children and young people between the ages of 0 - 25; the introduction of personal budgets to enable families eligible to receive one, to have more flexibility about how monies allocated to support their child are used; a Local Offer setting out information about what education, health and care support is available locally for children and young people with SEND and their families and how it can be accessed; and the engagement of parents/carers, children and young people in the co-production and review of SEND services and in discussions and decisions affecting the care or support children and young people receive to address their needs. Children with the most complex needs who currently have a statement of special educational needs or Learning Disability Assessment will transition to the more integrated and personalised Education Health and Care Plan - requiring the conversion of existing statements and LDAs to EHCPs. From September 2014, local authorities have been required to publish, and keep under review, information about services they expect to be available for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) aged 0-25. This is the ‘Local Offer’. The Local Offer has 2 key purposes: • To provide clear, comprehensive and accessible information about the provision available • To make provision more responsive to local needs and aspirations by directly involving children and young people with SEND, parent carers and service providers in its development and review. You will support the IT element of the Local Offer – working with the council staff and partners to update and, as appropriate, remove information from the County’s website. This includes ensuring the information posted is of a sufficiently high standard, is accessible and fit for purpose using the feedback from service users to inform future provision needs analysing the information held on the site to inform future commissioning arrangements and decisions. You will have sound and accurate IT skills and excellent analytical skills with the ability to research and analyse data and produce qualitative information. You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a range of clients in a way that promotes understanding.

20,400 - 22,443 per annum Temporary/ Secondment opportunity until 31 July 2015, Full time Based in County Hall Chichester 37 hours per week Interviews: 19 December 2014 This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check) If you are a WSCC employee applying for this post as a secondment opportunity please seek approval from your line manager before applying.