Purpose of the post
•Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
•To support the Well-being and Community Education Manager in fulfilling Gwynedd Council’s statutory duties in relation to Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS), through the coordination, monitoring and review of educational provision for children and young people who are unable to access suitable mainstream education due to illness, exclusion, additional learning needs, complex circumstances or other barriers.
•The post holder will work collaboratively with schools, families, education providers, employers and partner agencies to ensure that learners access appropriate, high-quality provision which supports their educational progress, well-being, engagement and successful transition into further education, training, or employment
Responsibility for functions
•-
Main duties
Co-ordinate and Administration of EOTAS Provision
•To support the Well-being and Community Education Manager in co-ordinating, organising and monitoring EOTAS and alternative provisions across Gwynedd.
•Receive, collate and process information relating to referrals, placements, reviews and monitoring learner progress.
•Prepare information and reports for panels, review meetings and multi-agency meetings.
•Maintain detailed, accurate and up-to-date records in relation to learners and EOTAS provisions.
•Ensure that relevant information is appropriately shared with schools, families and partner services.
Support the Education Provision
•Support arrangements that ensure that learners receiving EOTAS have access to appropriate educational provision that reflects their age, ability, needs and aspirations.
•Collaborate with schools and providers to plan and review individual learning programmes.
•Monitor learners' engagement, attainment and progress and identify any barriers to learning.
•Supporting learners' access to qualifications, accreditations, vocational experiences and other suitable opportunities.
•Contribute to the development of flexible learning pathways that promote educational progress and personal development.
•To support the implementation of the principles of Curriculum for Wales within the provisions of EOTAS.
Monitoring and Review
•Monitor the attendance, engagement, well-being and progress of learners receiving EOTAS.
•Collect and analyse learner outcomes information to inform decisions and reviews.
•Contribute to regular reviews of EOTAS provision and transition plans.
•Draw the attention of the Well Being and Community Education Manager to any concerns about the suitability of provision, safeguarding or learner progress.
•To support arrangements for the reintegration of learners into schools or other educational provisions where appropriate.
Alternative Provision, Work Experience and Transition
•Co-ordinate and monitor extended work experience placements, vocational opportunities and alternative learning programmes.
•Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local employers, colleges, training providers, Careers Wales and other partner organisations.
•Organise and co-ordinate careers interviews and post-16 planning activities.
•Supporting learners to successfully transition to further education, training or employment.
•Monitor and review the impact of vocational placements and work experience on learners' progress and outcomes.
Ensuring the Quality of Provision
•Support the monitoring and review of the quality of EOTAS providers and alternative provisions.
•Carry out monitoring visits where necessary and produce relevant reports.
•Monitor compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, governance and educational standards requirements.
•Contribute to the implementation of policies, procedures, and service initiatives that support continuous improvement in EOTAS provision.
Multi-Agency Work
•Work effectively with schools, ALN services, health services, children's services and external providers.
•Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to the planning of support for learners.
•Ensure that the voice of the learner and their family is considered when planning and reviewing provision.
•Supporting the implementation of any Individual Development Plan (IDP) where relevant.
Safeguarding and Well-being
•To carry out safeguarding duties in accordance with Gwynedd Council's policies and procedures.
•Identifying, recording and reporting any safeguarding or welfare concerns in a timely manner.
•To promote learner well-being, attendance and engagement across all aspects of work.
•Ensure that all visits, venues and activities are carried out safely and in accordance with Council procedure
•Responsibility for self-development.
•Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
•Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
•Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
•Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with Cyngor Gwynedd’s Climate and Nature Emergency Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
•Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
•Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.
Special circumstances
•-