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Health and care proposals need public feedback

People in Oxfordshire are being asked for their views on a set of proposed priorities to support improved health and wellbeing across the county. The Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire (BOB) Integrated Care Partnership’s (ICP) vision for the nearly two million people who live in the…

Education Commission launched in Oxfordshire

An Education Commission, tasked with further improving educational outcomes for all children and young people, is being launched by Oxfordshire County Council.   The commission will speak to all interested and concerned parties about what a world class education system might look like for Oxfordshire…

School Streets programme to continue in Oxford and Abingdon

A scheme to make streets around schools safer is set to continue in four primary schools in Oxford and Abingdon. A School Street is a timed road closure near school gates that restricts access for motor vehicles during school drop-off and pick-up times. The timed…

Have your say on health visiting and school and college nursing services

Parents of young people in Oxfordshire, and healthcare professionals, are being asked for their views on health visiting and school and college nursing services in Oxfordshire.  A new survey looks to find out what parents think of the services they have used, their thoughts on…

New service helps children and families make sustainable lifestyle changes to maintain a healthy weight

Families in Oxfordshire can benefit from a new service that helps get the whole family moving more and making healthier lifestyle choices together. Gloji Energy is a new child weight management programme run by Achieve Oxfordshire, a service funded by Oxfordshire County Council. It provides…

Fifty things to do before you're five, marks first anniversary

Parents and carers have been sharing their experiences of ‘50 things to do before you’re five’, an early language development scheme from Oxfordshire County Council.    Being able to communicate effectively supports children’s mental health and wellbeing, their self-confidence and the forming of friendships in…

Oxfordshire County Council to expand and renew support for Domestic Abuse victim-survivors

Victim survivors of domestic abuse are to continue to benefit from local support after Oxfordshire County Council renewed provision for a series of important services. Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet has today (19 July) approved plans to renew provisions for safe accommodation and support, specialist support…

YouMove launches across Oxfordshire to help families get active together

Families with children on benefits related free school meals will be able to access a wide range of low cost and free activities, thanks to a new county-wide programme known as YouMove. By signing up to YouMove, local families will benefit from low cost or…

Show cigarettes the red card this No Smoking Day

People who smoke in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to reflect on the impact that their habit has on those around them as Oxfordshire County Council marks national No Smoking Day (9 March).  Just over one in ten people in Oxfordshire light up regularly. On top…

Large majority of Oxfordshire parents and children offered first choice secondary school place for 2022/23

Parents and children across Oxfordshire have been offered their first choice of secondary school for 2022/23 in the vast majority of cases.  A total of 88.27 per cent (6,606) of applications have been awarded their first choice. A total of 96.42 per cent (7,216) have…