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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…Oxfordshire to increase payments for Ukrainian hosts
Hosts of Ukrainian guests in Oxfordshire that are part of the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme will soon benefit from an increase in monthly support payments from £350 to £550 from 1 December 2022. The decision has been made by the county’s partnership of six…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…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…Major proposals for children with special educational needs and disabilities in Oxfordshire
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are at the heart of major proposals debated by Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet today, Tuesday 24 May. Residents have already contributed to plans for this local area SEND strategy through public consultation,…Paying for Childcare
Upcoming changes to Childcare support As announced in the Spring Budget 2023 the financial support that is available to parents to help with the cost of childcare is increasing. These include major changes to make it easier for parents with childcare responsibilities to move into…