Local Authority Insights: Answering The Big Questions Around EOTAS
Join us for Local Authority Insights: Answering the Big Questions Around EOTAS – an informative webinar designed for parents navigating the complexities of education when school isn’t working.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about what EOTAS really means, when it applies, or how decisions are made, you’re not alone. This session brings together Local Authority insight to help demystify the process, answer common questions, and provide clarity on what support should look like in practice.
Wednesday April 15, 8pm - 9pm
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A FREE webinar offering clear EOTAS guidance
When school is no longer suitable, many parents are left feeling overwhelmed and worried about what to do next. Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, trauma, medical challenges or unmet SEND, navigating EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) can feel confusing and daunting.
This supportive, parent-focused webinar will break down everything you need to know about EOTAS in clear language. We’ll explain when EOTAS can be requested, what evidence is helpful, how to approach your local authority and what a suitable EOTAS package can look like in practice. You’ll also learn how to challenge common unlawful refusals and understand your options if your request is declined.
Webinar Speaker
Richard Woodard
Richard is Head of Access, Inclusion and Alternative Provision at Hertfordshire County Council. He currently leads the local authorities services for children and young people experiencing difficulties accessing education or attending school, including the Fair Access Protocol Team, Children Missing Education, and Elective Home Education.
Who should attend?
This webinar is for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND who are struggling to access or remain in school, or where school is no longer the right fit. Whether you’re just beginning to explore EOTAS, currently going through the EHCP process or feeling stuck and unsure of your options, this session is designed to support you. It’s also valuable for those who want to better understand their rights, gain clarity on how Local Authorities make decisions and feel more confident advocating for the right support for their child.
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This will be a structured, respectful and solution-focused discussion designed specifically for schools and Local Authority professionals.
What EOTAS Really Is
and What It Isn’t
Understand what EOTAS actually means and how it differs from elective home education and alternative provision, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Learn when EOTAS can be requested, the circumstances where school may no longer be suitable, and how individual needs, not local authority policies, should guide decisions.
What can EOTAS
look like in practise?
Explore real-life examples of EOTAS packages, including tuition, therapy and flexible learning approaches, to understand what support can look like beyond the classroom.
How to Request EOTAS
(Step-by-Step)
Get clear guidance on how to formally request EOTAS, what to include in your request, when to submit it and how to clearly explain why school is no longer appropriate for your child.
Evidence and
What to Ask For
Discover what evidence is helpful, how to build a strong case and what to request in an EOTAS package, including hours, subjects, therapy and support.
What If the Local
Authority Says No?
Learn how to challenge refusals, understand your appeal rights, navigate mediation and tribunal, and take confident next steps if your request is declined.
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