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Education other than at School (EOTAS)
EOTAS stands for Education Otherwise than at School and is education provision to meet specific needs of pupils who, for whatever reason, cannot attend a mainstream or special school. In law, local authorities are responsible for providing these services.
Pupils can be out of school for a variety of health reasons or following exclusion from school for example mental health issues that would affect their ability to attend a school, or that the school settings they have attended are not able to meet their needs.
EOTAS can also be used when a child or Young Person finds themselves in between settings (such as New in City) as a short-term method of ensuring that the provision in their EHC Plan is being delivered.
EOTAS is different than Elective Home education (EHE) where a parent has actively chosen to educate their child at home.