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 This draft guidance has been created to help families understand what EOTAS means, when it might be appro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

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

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

We’ve pulled together some ideas for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – from workshops...

Over the past year, we’ve teamed up with the Oxfordshire CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Conditions (NDC) Team to deliver a series of free...

📥 Read it now: 👇 We’re excited to share the latest edition of SEND Connect , packed with updates, reflections, and opportunities for...

At Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum (OxPCF) , we are committed to amplifying the voices of parent carers and advocating for improved SEND...

📢 March is packed with opportunities for parent carers to connect, learn, and make their voices heard! Whether you’re looking for...

Our February 2025 edition is packed with important updates, events, and resources for SEND families in Oxfordshire, including: 📰 Key...

📢 Have Your Say – CAMHS Communication Survey Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust wants to hear from families who are not currently...