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My parliamentary colleagues and I have long been concerned with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision in Oxfordshire, given the sheer volume of casework we receive. 

The recently published Ofsted and Care Quality Commission report into the Oxfordshire Local Area Partnership’s SEND provision validated the concerns we have had for some time now. It recognises the “widespread and systemic failings” of local SEND provision.

I have long raised constituents’ concerns with the leadership at Oxfordshire County Council, but have often found them difficult to engage with. Having met a number of parents and carers to discuss their experiences, I know how challenging it has been for them to have their voices heard.

It is right that the County Council have accepted full responsibility for their failings. They must now right their wrongs, overhaul their processes and restore confidence in the system. Those seeking help and support from the Council deserve better.

I look forward to reading the priority action plan the Partnership are now obligated to put together. I remain in regular contact with OCC's Chief Executive who has provided me with his assurances that SEND remains his number one priority. 

It goes without saying that should any constituents have concerns with the support a family member with SEND is receiving, please do contact me at victoria.prentis.mp@parliament.uk and I will try my best to help.

You can read all updates below.

News

SEND

Oxfordshire County Council SEND Meeting

Friday, 6 October, 2023

Last week, I met representatives from Oxfordshire County Council, including Chief Executive Martin Reeves, at County Hall alongside fellow Oxfordshire MP, Robert Courts.

CQC & Ofsted

Ofsted Report into Oxfordshire SEND Services

Friday, 15 September, 2023

Today, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have published their report into the Oxfordshire Local Area Partnership’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision.

SEND

SEND Inspection in Oxfordshire

Wednesday, 5 July, 2023

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission have announced they will be inspecting Oxfordshire County Council’s services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

CC

Meeting with Children's Minister to Discuss SEND Provision

Tuesday, 28 March, 2023

It was good to meet the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing alongside my Oxfordshire Parliamentary colleagues last week following our letter to her in which we expressed our frustration about SEND provision in Oxfordshire.

Letter

Joint Letter to Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing

Monday, 12 December, 2022

My parliamentary colleagues and I have become increasingly concerned by the number of cases we have all seen relating to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision in Oxfordshire over recent months.

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