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Oxfordshire is developing a new All-Age Autism Strategy , shaped by the real experiences of autistic people, their families and the wider community. As part of this work, we are creating a short film called: “What It’s Like to Be Autistic in Oxfordshire.” This film will be shown at our All-Age Autism Strategy Event on Thursday 4 December at the King’s Centre in Oxford. We want this film to reflect the voices, perspectives and experiences of autistic people of all ages across

The EOTAS Working Group – made up of experts by experience (parent carers with children and young people who have different lived experiences of EOTAS) – has worked alongside Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum (OxPCF) , SENDIASS Oxfordshire , and Oxfordshire County Council to develop a draft version of Oxfordshire’s new Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) Guidance . This draft guidance has been created to help families understand what EOTAS means, when it might be appro

SEND Transport Update: What You Need to Know An update for parent carers following ongoing concerns around travel arrangements in Oxfordshire We wanted to share a recent update from Oxfordshire County Council’s SEND Transport Team in response to the feedback and concerns raised by families — many of which have been shared with us over the past few weeks. We know how exhausting, frustrating, and disheartening it has been for so many of you trying to get your child to school sa

We’re inviting autistic people, families, and professionals across Oxfordshire to join us for a special event to help shape the All-Age Autism Strategy — guided by lived experience and local voices. 📅 When: Thursday 4th December 2025, 9:30am–2:30pm 📍 Where: The King’s Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES This event is being held in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum (OxPCF), Autism Champions CIC, the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire a

Researchers in Oxfordshire are exploring new ways to make the neurodevelopmental assessment process more efficient, using digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) to help streamline referrals and reduce waiting times. What’s the project about? At the moment, referrals to the Oxfordshire CAMHS neurodevelopmental conditions (NDC) assessment clinic are completed using paper forms. These are reviewed by specialist clinicians who assess children and young people for autism a

I’m a Senior Educational Psychologist working for the Local Authority in Oxfordshire, and I thought I’d give you a little peek into what a typical day looks like for me. This has been hard as no two days are ever the same!  Morning:  ☕ Emails, Planning & Coffee (Essential!)   My day usually starts around 8.15am with a strong cup of coffee and a quick check of emails. Today I have time before travelling to a school to catch up on messages from schools, parents, and colleagues

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For many children and young people with SEND, the world can feel too loud, too bright, too fast, or too much.

Our September 2025 SEND Connect newsletter is out! Filled with updates, events and resources for parent carers and SEND families in...

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will be carrying out a  SEND Monitoring Inspection in Oxfordshire between 15 September and 1...

We wanted to share the latest update we’ve received from Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) about SEND transport. We know that many...

From Oxfordshire County Council, shared via OxPCF We’ve received a further update from Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) in response to...

Following continued concerns raised by families, Oxfordshire County Council has confirmed that not all parents and carers have received...

Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum (OxPCF) has shared detailed feedback from families who have experienced confusion, distress, and...

As families prepare for the start of a new academic year, many parent carers have contacted the Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum (OxPCF)...

ADHD medication update, July 2025

We’re sharing the updated EHCP Casework Team structure from Oxfordshire County Council to help families and professionals better...

Navigating eating challenges with your child can be incredibly isolating — especially when their needs don’t fit typical feeding advice...

Wherever you find yourself this summer, we hope some of these gentle suggestions offer practical ideas or simply a bit of reassurance that you are not alone.