SEND Live

SEND Live is Oxfordshire's annual flagship 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, practitioners, educators, health professionals, and voluntary organisations to explore the most relevant and pressing topics in the world of SEND. 

The event is shaped by current priorities and feedback from families and professionals, ensuring it remains timely, inclusive, and impactful.

What to expect

SEND Live offers:

• workshops and talks from local and national experts
• information stands from support services, charities, and community groups
• opportunities to connect with other families and professionals
• interactive sessions for young people and families
• resources and guidance on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), transitions, mental health, and more

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

Whether you're a parent, carer, young person, or professional, SEND Live is a space to learn, share, and be inspired.

Explore our previous events

• Watch SEND Live 2025 – Keynote speaker Ben Juggins
• SEND Live agenda (pdf format, 128KB)
• SEND Live highlights (pdf format, 198KB)

Who organises SEND Live?

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

• 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. If you'd like to:

• suggest a topic for a future SEND Live
• host a stall or workshop
• volunteer or support the event

Contact the SEND Local Offer team.