Our School SENCO officer is: Mrs Emily Harper

Email: sendco@aston-rowant.oxon.sch.uk

School office telephone: 01844 351671

Useful links:

1. Oxfordshire Local Authority Local Offer 

The Local Offer sets out the support, services and provision available for children and young people with SEND across Oxfordshire. Schools are required to publish a link to their Local Authority Local Offer in their SEND Information Report.  

Oxfordshire SEND Local Offer 
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/children-education-and-families/special-educational-needs-and-disability-local-offer 

Because our school is near Thame and close to the borders of Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury), families may also find it helpful to access neighbouring authorities: 

Buckinghamshire SEND Local Offer (Aylesbury area) 
https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/send/local-offer/ 

2. SEND Code of Practice (0–25 years) 

This statutory guidance underpins all SEND decision‑making in schools and explains legal duties, processes and principles. It informs both our SEND Policy and SEND Information Report.  
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25 

3. DfE SEND Regulations & Children and Families Act 2014 

These laws form the statutory foundation for SEND provision. We base our SEND Policy and SEND Information Report on these regulations.  

SEND Regulations (2014) 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1530/contents/made 

Children and Families Act 2014 – Part 3 (SEND) 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/6/contents/enacted 

4. Parent Support Links 

These parent‑facing support organisations can enhance accessibility and improve family engagement. NASEN and SENDIASS are specifically recommended as examples.  

Oxfordshire SENDIASS – SEND Advice for Families 

Free, impartial advice for parents on SEND processes, rights, provision, and EHCPs. 
https://sendiassoxfordshire.org.uk/ 

Buckinghamshire SENDIAS Service (Aylesbury) 

Useful for families living near the county border. 
https://buckinghamshirecollegegroup.ac.uk/sendias 

NASEN – National Association for Special Educational Needs 

A national charity offering parent‑friendly advice, resources, and guidance for understanding SEND. 
https://www.nasen.org.uk/ 

IPSEA – Legal Advice for SEND 

Expert legal guidance on SEND rights, EHCP processes, and tribunals. 
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/ 

5. Additional Helpful National Resources 

These are optional but highly valued by families: 

Contact – For Families of Disabled Children 

Practical advice, benefits support, and guidance. 
https://contact.org.uk/ 

Scope – Disability Equality Charity 

Information and helplines for families of children with disabilities. 
https://www.scope.org.uk/ 

BBC Bitesize – SEND Support Information 

Accessible learning support and explanations for a wide range of needs. 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zh9v382