SEND Live – Oxfordshire’s Annual SEND Conference

SEND Live is Oxfordshire's flagship annual event celebrating and supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), their families, and the professionals who work with them.

Each year, SEND Live brings together families, educators, health professionals, and voluntary organisations to explore current priorities in SEND. The event is shaped by feedback from families and professionals, ensuring it remains timely, inclusive, and impactful.

SEND Live 2026

Our next SEND Live event is on Wednesday, 29 April 2026. Book your place on the waiting list or contact The Local Offer for more information.

Who is SEND Live for?

SEND Live is open to:

• Parents and carers
• Children and young people with SEND
• SENDCOs, teachers, and teaching assistants
• Health and social care professionals
• Charities and community groups

Whether looking for practical advice, inspiration, or connection, SEND Live offers something for everyone.

What to expect at SEND Live

• Workshops and talks from local and national experts
• Information stands from support services and charities
• Interactive sessions for young people and families
• Resources and guidance on EHCPs, transitions, mental health, and more
• Opportunities to connect with other families and professionals

Each year's theme reflects the evolving needs and interests of the SEND community in Oxfordshire.

SEND Live 2025 – “Making Sense of SEND in the Classroom”

The 2025 event focused on mental health and well-being for children and young people with SEND. It featured twelve practical workshops led by educational consultants and professionals, including:

• Teacher Wellbeing – Dr. Hester Riviere
• Accessibility across the Curriculum & Emotional Literacy – Dr. Sarah Moseley
• Playing with Uncertainty & Unmasking Authenticity – Dr. Jamie Galpin
• Emotionally Based School Avoidance Behaviours (EBSA) – Caroline Duncan (EPS)
• Compassion Informed Practice – Dr. Jon Reid
• Impact of the Environment on Our Wellbeing – The Mulberry Bush
• Staying in the Zone & Returning to the Zone – Tracy Chadwick (Child Therapy Service)

Watch the 2025 event highlights or Keynote Speech by Ben Juggins.

Organisers and partners

SEND Live is coordinated by Oxfordshire County Council's SEND and Family Help teams, in collaboration with:

• Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum (OxPCF)
• Oxfordshire Family Support Network (OxFSN)
• SENDIASS Oxfordshire
• Health and education professionals
• Local charities and community groups

Get involved

We welcome contributions from families, young people, and professionals.

Contact The SEND Local Offer if you'd like to:

• Suggest a topic for a future SEND Live
• Host a stall or workshop
• Volunteer or support the event

Previous events

Contact The SEND Local Offer for details of past events.