Tasks: Helping children, young people and parents, to understand the SEN system.
Assisting parents to fill out forms, such as Statutory Assessment for an Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP).
Providing impartial information and guidance about the SEN system and processes.
Liaising with schools or colleges and professionals on behalf of children, young people and parents.
Organising and accompanying children, young people and parents to meetings and visits to prospective new schools or colleges.
Providing emotional/moral support for children, young people and parents, while maintaining an appropriate volunteer/service user rapport.
Encouraging children, young people and parents to access resources, groups and activities within their local community, such as after school activities, youth groups, and sports clubs.
Signposting service users to other agencies and services where necessary.
Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
Participating fully in training and supervision.
Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.