As part of the improvements that we want to make to our statutory processes and our communication with parent carers, we have also appointed a new interim Head of the service. From the beginning of May, Samantha Chapman, (Sam), will take over as manager of the team. The role was previously held by Julia Foster who left the organisation at the end of March.
Sam is a highly valued senior manager within our SEND transformation programme. With her in this post, and the changes that we are making to improve the efficiency of the team, we are confident that our SEND Statutory Team can drive forward the improvements that we and families across Devon need.
We ask that families to continue to contact the service in the same way, by telephoning 01392 380434. Further information about the team is available on our website.