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Oxford school wins national award for autism support

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

LVS Oxford has won the Excellence in Special Schools Award at the National SEND Awards 2026.

LVS Oxford has won the Excellence in Special Schools Award at the National Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Awards 2026. The award recognises the school's commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Richard Daniel Curtis, chair of the National SEND Awards, said the competition was tightly contested with several specialist settings as finalists. However, he noted that 'it was clear from the evidence presented to the judges that LVS Oxford is going above and beyond the finalists and deserve to win this award'. Judges described the school's entry as 'a very rich entry' and highlighted that 'LVS Oxford have clear, sustained impact that is consistent throughout the setting'.

Melanie Waller, executive principal of LVS Oxford, said: 'We are absolutely delighted to receive this national recognition. This award reflects the dedication, passion and expertise of our entire school community.' She added that staff work to create a nurturing and ambitious environment where young people can thrive, develop confidence and achieve their individual goals, and that the award reflects strong partnerships with families.

Oxford school wins national award for autism support
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