The role of the SEND Operations Team is to carry out responsibilities that are set by the government on behalf of Essex children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
How it can help
The SEND Operations team can help you with 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
They can also help:
- support settings, schools and families to put One Plans and EHCPs in place
- support transitions for children and young people with EHCPs
- build on links between settings, schools, families, social care and health services during the EHCP process
Age
0 to 25
Eligibility
For children and young people with special needs and disabilities
How to access
Phone: 0345 603 7638
Mid Essex (Braintree, Chelmsford, Halstead and Maldon): SENDOperations.Mid@essex.gov.uk
North East Essex (Colchester and Tendring):
SENDOperations.NE@essex.gov.uk
South Essex (Basildon, Billericay, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Wickford):
SENDOperations.South@essex.gov.uk
West Essex (Epping, Harlow and Uttlesford):
SENDOperations.West@essex.gov.uk
Opening hours
The phone line is open 8:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.