Richard Doney

Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee Secretary

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2026 to discuss the progress of the Local Area Partnership's SEND monitoring and Priority Action Plan, and to review draft guidance for Education Other Than At School (EOTAS).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.

Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee Secretary

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.

Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 10.00 am

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire Council met on Wednesday 12 November 2025 to discuss a range of significant local issues. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the OxRAIL 2040 Plan for Rail, the Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25, and an update on Movement and Place Plans. The committee was also set to review the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Improvement Programme and the Council's proposal for Local Government Reorganisation.

People Overview & Scrutiny Committee Secretary

People Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6 November 2025 10.00 am

The People Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss a Care Quality Commission (CQC) feedback report, inequalities across Oxfordshire, and the transition of young people into adulthood. The committee, led by Councillor Ian Snowdon, Deputy Leader of Oxfordshire Alliance and Shadow Cabinet Member for Place, Environment & Climate Action, was also scheduled to review its work programme and action tracker.

Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 26 September 2025 10.00 am

The Education and Young People Overview & Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership annual report, the Youth Justice Annual Plan, and attendance in schools. The committee was also expected to review its work programme and action trackers, as well as responses to previous scrutiny recommendations.