Councillor Emma Markham

Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 27 February 2026 10.00 am

The Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire County Council met on Friday, 27 February 2026, to discuss early years provision and the terms of reference for a scrutiny review panel into Woodeaton Manor School. The committee agreed to recommendations regarding early years provision, including the development of a clear plan for the long-term sustainability of targeted SEND support and an updated strategic statement on resource bases within schools. They also agreed to a strengthened transition pathway for children moving from primary resource bases to secondary education.

County Council - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 10.30 am

The Oxfordshire County Council meeting on 10 February 2026 approved the 2026/27 Pay Policy Statement and adopted a balanced budget for 2026/27 to 2030/31, including a council tax precept of £567,372,273.74 and a Band D council tax of £2,006.78. The council also approved its Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2036/37 and its Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27.

Additional meeting, Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 30 January 2026 10.00 am

The Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire County Council met on Friday 30 January 2026 to discuss the progress of the Local Area Partnership's SEND monitoring and Priority Action Plan, and to review draft guidance for Education Other Than At School (EOTAS). The committee agreed to several recommendations regarding the sustainability of SEND support, the role of resource bases, and the transition pathway for children moving from primary to secondary resource bases. They also agreed that the EOTAS guidance should be presented in a more accessible format for parents.

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.30 am

The Oxfordshire County Council meeting on 9 December 2025 included discussion of a proposal to submit an Expression of Interest for a Mayoral Strategic Authority, a review of member allowances, and reports on gender and ethnicity pay gaps. Also on the agenda was a mid-term review of treasury management and a review of member champions. Several motions were put forward for consideration, covering topics such as emergency planning for reservoir discharges, community cohesion, mental health services, men's health awareness, and pavement weed clearance.

Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 21 November 2025 10.00 am

The Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 21 November 2025 to discuss attainment, the Virtual School annual report, and fostering services. The committee was also expected to discuss co-optee recruitment and review its forward work plan. Additionally, responses to previous scrutiny recommendations were scheduled to be noted.