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Our February 2026 newsletter is now live. This edition includes updates on phase transfer (including Year 7 transitions), current local SEND developments, engagement opportunities, and information about half term activities across Oxfordshire. As always, our aim is to keep families informed, reflect what we are hearing from parent carers, and ensure your voices continue to shape local discussions. You can read the full newsletter here: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/OxPCFFeb26 If you

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in conversations about phase transfer across all transition points — with Year 7 transition forming a significant part of this. Families have shared concerns about availability of specialist placements, uncertainty around decisions, and the advice circulating online about how to navigate the process. For many, this transition period feels particularly high stakes. We pulled together the main themes we were hearing and

We are very saddened to share the news about the planned closure of Autism Family Support Oxfordshire (AFSO), as set out in their statement, which we have shared below. We know that this news will be worrying and upsetting for many families. AFSO has been a constant and trusted source of support for autistic children, young people and their families across Oxfordshire for many years, and for some families it has been a lifeline. As the Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum, our imm

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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 This draft guidance has been created to help families understand what EOTAS means, when it might be appro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

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

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...

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

What We Shared with the DfE: Your Feedback, Our Priorities In July 2025, Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum (OxPCF) presented to the...

The UK government is giving more power and funding to local areas so they can make better decisions about transport, housing, the...

We’re sharing the following information on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council , who are inviting autistic people, parent carers, and...

ADHD medication update, July 2025

The Oxfordshire Autism and Learning Disability Liaison Team ( ALDLT ) is now taking self-referrals for young people diagnosed with...

OxPCF has written to Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to highlight ongoing concerns around how Section 19 of the Education Act is being...