Education other than at school (EOTAS)
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is unable to attend a school setting due to specific needs or circumstances, an EOTAS package will be enlisted to provide an alternative, tailored educational provision. This may be, for example, direct tutoring or an onsite provision.
EOTAS packages are monitored and reviewed every six weeks, with the aim of reintegration into a suitable education setting.
EOTAS packages should not be thought of as a long term placement or replacement for your child attending a (registered) education setting. If EOTAS is requested, we give careful consideration to circumstances and needs. However, it is important to note that if there is a suitable setting is available, we may not agree an EOTAS package.
If you receive an EOTAS package, we are still responsible for making sure your child receives the provision listed in their EHCP. To make sure this happens, EOTAS packages may include the following provision:
- direct tuition (in person or online)
- on-site vocational courses
- post-16 training providers
