PfA Lead: SEND Transitions & Employment Strategy (Hybrid)

London Borough of Havering; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

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Job summary

London Borough of Havering is seeking a SEND Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) Lead to drive a borough-wide PfA strategy within the Education Directorate, coordinating with health, social care and other key stakeholders to secure meaningful outcomes for young people with SEND.

The role will strengthen annual reviews, person-centred planning and transition pathways, and will build workforce capacity through training, guidance and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Lead the development and implementation of a borough-wide Preparation for Adulthood strategy.
• Strengthen the quality of annual reviews, person-centred planning and transition pathways across schools and colleges.
• Build workforce capacity through training, guidance and professional development activities.
• Work closely with schools, post-16 providers, employers and partner agencies to improve education, employment and independent living opportunities.
• Play a key role in developing and supporting Havering's SEND Employment Forum.
• Ensure PfA outcomes are embedded within EHCPs and quality assurance processes.
• Develop information, resources and guidance for families, young people and professionals.
• Engage strategically with schools, colleges, families and partner organisations to drive improvement and system change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a borough-wide Preparation for Adulthood strategy.
• Strengthen the quality of annual reviews, person-centred planning and transition pathways across schools and colleges.
• Build workforce capacity through training, guidance and professional development activities.
• Work closely with schools, post-16 providers, employers and partner agencies to improve education, employment and independent living opportunities.
• Play a key role in developing and supporting Havering's SEND Employment Forum.
• Ensure Preparation for Adulthood outcomes are effectively embedded within EHCPs and quality assurance processes.
• Develop information, resources and guidance for families, young people and professionals.
• Engage strategically with schools, colleges, families and partner organisations to drive improvement and system change.

Job description

London Borough of Havering is seeking a SEND Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) Lead to drive a borough-wide PfA strategy within the Education Directorate, coordinating with health, social care and other key stakeholders to secure meaningful outcomes for young people with SEND.

The role will strengthen annual reviews, person-centred planning and transition pathways, and will build workforce capacity through training, guidance and professional development activities.