29/05/2026
Please consider signing and sharing this petition to help protect EOTAS provision for some of our most vulnerable learners.
EOTAS/c (Education Other Than At School/ College) can be absolutely life-changing for children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education.
This can be for reasons which include neurodivergence, anxiety, trauma, disabilities, medical needs or other complex circumstances.
For many families, it is not a ‘preference’ - it is the only way their child can safely access education at all.
Without suitable provision, these young people can become isolated, unsupported and ‘left behind’ - leading to poor mental health and negatively impacting their futures.
EOTAS allows education to be tailored around individual needs, helping children rebuild confidence, learn safely and ultimately thrive and achieve in ways they may never have been able to within a traditional school environment. For some children this is a short term recovery stepping stone and for others this is their long term plan and route to their future.
Every child deserves access to an education that is appropriate, accessible and compassionate. This right must be saved.
Protecting EOTAS means protecting these vulnerable children and giving families the support they desperately need.
Please take a moment to read, sign and share:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767779?fbclid=IwdGRjcASEKepleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe0Y9I-94sqqoF6FCAddn5me4bBIcyCD5ecsdRGNR06g4jUZOwNJ58yOEXI7o_aem_zJhNki0GM50udAfzT7ks_w&utm_id=97757_v0_s03_e227_tv2_tp1_a1dennhbcnhlh3
In any SEND reforms, maintain the legal right to education other than in school for children & young people whose needs mean no school or college placement is appropriate. Retain the SEND Tribunal’s power to order EOTISC and specify the provision required for a child’s individually assessed need...
