Oxfordshire Museum wins first SEND Youth Forum award

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The Oxfordshire Museum has become the first to receive the SEND Youth Forum's Seal of Approval for its work with young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

The Oxfordshire Museum, run by Oxfordshire County Council, has been awarded the SEND Youth Forum's Seal of Approval for its work with young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It is the first venue to receive the honour, which recognises organisations that help children and young people with SEND feel included, welcomed and valued.

Forum members praised the museum's friendly atmosphere, accessible design and interactive displays about Oxfordshire's history. Neil Fawcett, the council's cabinet member for community and corporate services, said the recognition reflects the museum's commitment to ensuring everyone can enjoy and engage with Oxfordshire's heritage and collections.

The award reflects wider improvements to accessibility at the museum. It has signed up to the Safe Places scheme and regularly consults its Access Panel on matters such as website content and exhibitions. The museum has also introduced the Bloomberg Connects app to enhance the visitor experience. The SEND Youth Forum was set up by Oxfordshire County Council to amplify the voices of young people with SEND and help shape more inclusive services across the county.

Oxfordshire Museum wins first SEND Youth Forum award — Image: Oxfordshire Guardian

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Museum becomes first to receive SEND Youth Forum awardThe Oxfordshire Museum is the first to receive the SEND Youth Forum’s Seal of Approval.Oxfordshire Guardian · 1 Nov, 05:00
Museum becomes first to receive SEND Youth Forum awardThe Oxfordshire Museum is the first to receive the SEND Youth Forum’s Seal of Approval.Oxford Mail · 1 Nov, 05:00

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