Maintaining a database of hard-to-place pupils to keep a record of interventions
records of outcomes and reasons for decisions taken
kept as a chronology. Providing regular updates and reports for the ISS Manager
IMT/EIBMT/CSDMT and various other committees as appropriate. Advising schools’ policies
systems
and practices in relation to supporting the admission of children and young people who may be considered Re-integration Officer in relation to
but not restricted to
their previous permanent exclusion
school attendance order
those who have been previously electively home educated or those new to the LA with significant SEN but do not hold an EHCP. Responding to placement enquiries from parents
schools
and other agencies. Advising on complaints relating to placement issues
responding to FOIs
and monitoring the hard-to-place in-box. Challenging and supporting those schools that need their policies
systems
or practices to be improved by disseminating best practice in ensuring inclusive practice. Regular liaison with the Admissions Team to ensure all hard-to-place children and young people and part of the case load. Reporting regularly to the Attendance Coordinator and
through them
to relevant School Improvement Partners and IMT/EIBMT
on progress. Producing written reports and chronologies for overall case load and individual children and young people. To act as the lead professional throughout the re-integration process. Undertaking work to support schools develop integration packages for children and young people placed on their roll
Liaising closely with Early Intervention Teams on all matters related to school attendance and absence including those related to parental prosecutions and other legal sanctions. To undertake relevant tasks and responsibilities
as prioritised and deemed appropriate by the Attendance Coordinator.