SEND Connect
SEND Connect Events: Building Community and Support for Parent Carers
Our SEND Connect events are designed as a supportive space for parent carers across Oxfordshire to connect, share experiences, and find valuable resources. Hosted regularly by the Oxfordshire Parent Carer Forum (OxPCF), these gatherings offer families the chance to engage with a welcoming SEND community, discuss common challenges, and stay informed about local initiatives and resources.
What to Expect at SEND Connect Events:
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Community Connection: Meet other parent carers, share stories, and build lasting connections in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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Expert Insights: Learn about the latest support services, SEND strategies, and initiatives from local organisations and experts.
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Guest Appearances: Often, local representatives—such as members of the Local Area Partnership and key figures in SEND —join us to offer updates and hear from families directly.
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Interactive Q&A and Feedback: Each event provides an opportunity for parent carers to share feedback, ask questions, and help shape local support services to better meet real needs.
These events are informal, free to attend, and no registration is required—just pop along and say hello!
Join us to make your voice heard, connect with others, and stay informed about what’s happening in the SEND community.
How to Join:
Just pop along! If you need any support to attend or have any questions, please send us an email – we’re here to help.
Past Events
SEND Connect Abingdon
16 Sept 2025, Abingdon Carousel Family Centre
✨ A huge thank you to the Oxfordshire County Council Moving into Adulthood team for their insightful talk and presentation. The session was incredibly informative and gave us all a lot to think about and prepare for.
We've added some of the key information that was shared at the event below, so it’s easy to refer back to.
We’re also working behind the scenes to set up an online webinar, which will be especially useful for anyone with children going through their Year 9 annual review or who are aged 16+, as this is when referrals can start coming through to the Moving into Adulthood team.
Keep an eye out for updates, this will be a valuable resource to help families feel more supported during this transition stage.