Specialist ‘Education Other Than At School’ Packages for Local Authorities

Purpose of the EOTAS Package

• Maintain educational engagement for learners unable to attend school.
• Reduce anxiety and rebuild confidence through a nurturing, one-to-one approach.
• Provide structured, curriculum-linked learning tailored to the learner’s needs.
• Support reintegration where appropriate, or offer a long-term alternative where necessary.
• Deliver measurable progress against EHCP outcomes.
• Offer specialist SEND assessment, intervention, and reporting.

What the Package Includes

Initial Assessment & Baseline Profile

• Comprehensive assessment using tools such as WJ-IV, WIAT-III UK, GL Dyslexia Portfolio, BPVS, WellComm.
• Observational assessment and learner voice.
• Written baseline report for the local authority.

Bespoke Learning Programme

• Personalised curriculum aligned with EHCP outcomes and National Curriculum expectations.
• Literacy and numeracy intervention.
• Functional skills and study skills.
• Speech, language, and communication development.
• Emotional literacy and confidence-building.
• Reintegration or transition preparation.

One-to-One Specialist Teaching

• Trauma-informed, relationship-based practice.
• Flexible pacing and structured routines.
• Evidence-based interventions.
• Sessions delivered at home, in the community, or online.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Half-termly progress reports.
• Updates against EHCP outcomes.
• Attendance and engagement summaries.
• Recommendations for next steps.

Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Work with caseworkers, EPs, SALT, OT, CAMHS, schools, and families.
• Ensure cohesive and well-coordinated provision.

Suitability

• Learners medically unable to attend school.
• Severe anxiety or emotionally based school avoidance.
• Complex SEND requiring specialist one-to-one provision.
• Awaiting placement or transitioning between settings.
• Need for stable, nurturing education outside school.

Commissioning & Availability

• Commissioned directly by local authorities.
• Suitable for EHCP reviews or interim arrangements.
• Short-term (6–12 weeks) or long-term packages.
• Flexible hours based on need.
• Costed proposals available on request.