The Future of SEND in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire SEND Strategy 2026–2029 & SEND Reform
In July 2026, Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum (OxPCF) and the Local Area Partnership (LAP) hosted two The Future of SEND in Oxfordshire webinars to help families understand the draft Oxfordshire SEND Strategy 2026–2029 and the proposed national SEND reforms.
The webinars gave parent carers the opportunity to hear directly from senior leaders across education, health and the local authority, learn more about the proposals, ask questions and share their views.
Whether you attended the webinars or not, you'll find everything you need on this page to understand the proposals and take part in the consultation.
About the Draft SEND Strategy
The Local Area Partnership brings together Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum (OxPCF), SENDIASS, Oxfordshire County Council (Education and Social Care) and the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) to improve services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The draft SEND Strategy 2026–2029 has been developed using feedback from children, young people, families and professionals, together with learning from inspections and engagement across Oxfordshire.
The strategy sets out the partnership's shared vision for improving SEND services over the next three years, while recognising that national SEND reforms are also being developed.
The ambition is that children and young people with SEND are valued, included, supported early, able to thrive in their communities and prepared confidently for adulthood.
Watch the SEND Reform Presentation
If you were unable to attend the webinars, or would like to watch the presentation again, you can now view the SEND Reform presentation.
Please note that only the SEND Reform presentation has been published as a recording.
Webinar Summary
We've brought together the key information from both Future of SEND in Oxfordshire webinars into one easy-to-read summary.
The summary includes:
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an overview of the draft Oxfordshire SEND Strategy 2026–2029
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an explanation of the proposed national SEND reforms
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answers to many of the questions raised by parent carers during the webinars
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links to further information and resources.
Read the Future of SEND in Oxfordshire – Webinar Summary
Have Your Say
The consultation on the draft Oxfordshire SEND Strategy is now open.
Before completing the consultation, we recommend reading the draft strategy.
Read the Draft Oxfordshire SEND Strategy 2026–2029
Complete the Consultation
There are two ways you can share your views:
Both forms of feedback will help the Local Area Partnership understand what families think about the proposed strategy.
Closing date: 3 August 2026
Questions?
If you have any questions about the SEND Strategy consultation, please contact the Local Area Partnership:
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