Swindon Borough Council are seeking an experienced SEND Consultant to lead the testing of a proposed financial banding framework and develop a transparent cost library for specialist provision. The role will ensure funding decisions are fair, evidence-based, and financially robust, while supporting alignment with national SEND reforms and the Schools White Paper.
Location: Swindon Borough Council
Set-up: Remote
Rate: £450/day via umbrella inside IR35
Duration: Initial 3-months (subject to extension)
Hours: Full-time position (37-hours)
Key Responsibilities
*Significant experience working within a Local Authority SEND service, with a strong understanding of statutory SEND processes
*Demonstrable experience working with schools and education settings, including collaboration with SENCOs and senior leaders
*Proven ability to independently deliver complex SEND projects or programmes
*Experience producing high-quality professional reports, translating complex analysis into clear recommendations
*Strong analytical and data-handling experience, including interpreting financial or performance data
Experience
*Test the proposed SEND banding framework using real case examples and scenario modelling to ensure fairness, consistency, and accuracy across settings
*Design and develop a transparent, evidence-based cost library to support financial banding decisions for specialist provision
*Analyse data from schools, settings, finance teams, and national benchmarks to validate assumptions and cost models
*Ensure the banding framework and cost library align with the Schools White Paper and anticipated national SEND reforms, supporting a smooth transition
*Produce clear reports and present findings, recommendations, and financial modelling insights to senior leaders and key stakeholders
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