New: Early Years SEND Indicators tool

The Early Years SEND Indicators tool can be accessed via the Early Years section of the SEND Framework in Assess.

This strength-based tool should be used when a practitioner is considering with parents/carers whether a child's educational needs are being met within the universal offer or whether the child requires further support and action in line with the Graduated Response. 

This tool replaces the former SEN descriptors contained within the Oxfordshire Early Years SEN Guidance document.

For more information, book on one of three upcoming information sessions: 15 October 2025, 5 November 2025 and 8 December 2025. 

Further guidance can be found on the Early years | SEND Framework pages and the Early Years Identification and Implementation Flowchart or ask queries via the SENDCO helpdesk