Local Authority Insights: Answering The Big Questions Around EOTAS
Join us for this free webinar designed to support parents navigating education when school no longer feels like the right fit. If you’ve been left questioning what EOTAS really means, when it can be used or how decisions are made, you’re not alone. In this session, we bring together Local Authority insight to break down the process, answer your questions and help you better understand what the right support should look like for your child.
Wednesday May 6, 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.
Join SENsational Tutors for this exclusive webinar on May 6, 2026 at 8pm - 9pm.
This will be a structured, respectful and solution-focused discussion designed specifically for schools and Local Authority professionals.
What is EOTAS/EOTIS?
Understand what EOTAS/EOTIS means, when it is used, and how it differs from home education and other types of provision.
Learn how an EOTAS/EOTIS package is put in place, what it typically includes, and how it supports a child’s education outside of a traditional school setting.
Funding EOTAS & Personal Budgets
Learn how EOTAS/EOTIS packages are funded, including the role of local authorities and how personal budgets can be used to access the right support.
What is a Personal Budget & How to Request One?
What a personal budget is, when to request, and how families can apply to gain more control over their child’s provision.
Applying for EOTAS/EOTIS
Learn the step-by-step process of applying for EOTAS/EOTIS, from securing an EHCP and gathering evidence to requesting provision and funding.
What Support Can Look Like in Practice
Learn what an EOTAS package may look like day-to-day, including tutor support, and the role of professionals such as an EOTAS coordinator.
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