Children & Families

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 …

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 …

Oxfordshire has been awarded £12.7 million of government funding for measures to get people out of their cars and back on to buses.Earlier this year, Oxfordshire County Council was one of 31 successful applicants out of 79 to receive an ‘indicative …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Children in Oxfordshire are being invited to take part in a fun, free summer reading challenge by Oxfordshire County Council’s libraries.This year, the Reading Agency’s summer reading challenge is celebrating science and innovation and will see …

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 …

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 …