Member roles and responsibilities
The role of the steering group members is to actively participate in the meetings in a professional manner. The aim is to provide challenge and support for the service to improve outcomes for children, young people with SEND and those around them in Wakefield.
This is a closed group intended only for those agreed members. Invites and agendas are sent out in advance via email. Minutes are also sent out via email after each meeting.
Who can be a member?
Members can be people who:
- Will support the work of the Wakefield SENDIASS
- Have current, relevant knowledge of SEND and legislation or willingness to learn
- Have current, relevant knowledge of Wakefield or a willingness to learn
- Want to improve the outcomes for children, young people, parents and carers as described in the SEN Code of Practice
- May be a current or recent service user (parent, carer or young person) or professional stakeholder
- Able to attend virtual meetings in an appropriate, confidential space
- Are willing to commit to 3 meetings a year (each of 2 hours-termly) plus preparation and reflection time *
*Professionals may choose to send an appropriate colleague in their place, in agreement with chair and or management
What are the expectations for members?
Members will not:
- act in specific interests of their family, agency, charity or themselves
- use the meeting to air personal disputes
- share the log-in details of any virtual meetings
- share details of the meeting outside of the agreed parameters
What should member do before meetings?
Before each meeting, members are advised to:
revisit past minutes
familiarise self with the agenda
browse any associated attachments
consult with admin if any reasonable adjustments are required
Wakefield SENDIASS will take on board agenda ideas from members. We will also provide any admin support and take into account reasonable adjustments needed for attendees.