SEND Inspection Readiness Consultant - LANO

SEND Inspection Readiness Consultant – LANO

3–6 month interim contract

North London Local Authority – Hybrid (flexible weekly on-site presence, increased during Ofsted)

£500–£600 per day

Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

CVs being reviewed immediately – interviews to take place W/C 28/07/2025


Baltimore Consulting are exclusively partnered with a Local Authority in London who are urgently seeking an experienced SEND Inspection Readiness Consultant to support their preparation for a forthcoming SEND Ofsted inspection. Acting as the Local Area Nominated Officer (LANO), you will play a pivotal role in driving inspection readiness and improving internal processes and documentation ahead of a potentially critical Ofsted visit.


You will work closely with senior leaders and report directly to the Director of Education, while collaborating with a growing internal inspection team. Your contribution will make an immediate and significant impact, supporting children and families by helping the council meet its statutory responsibilities and raise service standards.

Your role as the SEND Inspection Readiness Consultant:

• Lead on SEND inspection planning and document preparation in line with Ofsted expectations.
• Review, refine, and advise on self-evaluation reports and key strategic documents.
• Advise on best practice for LANO responsibilities and inspection execution.
• Report progress and key issues to senior stakeholders in weekly briefings.
• Provide strategic oversight to an emerging internal inspection team.
• Be on site when required, particularly in the lead-up to and during inspection.

Your previous experience as a SEND Inspection Readiness Consultant:

• Proven experience as a LANO or in a senior SEND leadership role (e.g. Head of SEN).
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing for and managing SEND Ofsted inspections.
• Confident reviewing complex documentation and identifying key improvement areas.
• Available to work flexibly and attend on-site meetings as needed.
• Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inspection frameworks.
• Strategic, collaborative, and proactive approach to driving readiness.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Lucy Connick on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
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