EOTAS — Education Otherwise Than At School Page

Information about EOTAS and how Meadow Pathways supports bespoke provision

Approved EOTAS Provider for Cornwall

Meadow Pathways is an approved provider on the Cornwall Local Authority EOTAS providers list. We deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based inclusion, behaviour and SEMH support tailored to schools and pupils across Cornwall.

  • Commissioned and quality‑assured by Cornwall Local Authority
  • Clear outcomes with measurable progress reporting for schools and commissioners
  • Flexible deliveryin-school, outreach and transition support

Listed on the Cornwall LA EOTAS providers register — available for commissioned placements and school buy-in.

When EOTAS is considered

There are circumstances where children and young people with special educational needs cannot be educated in mainstream settings. This may be due to placement breakdowns or complex needs, or because the required provision cannot be delivered within a school.

SEND Code of Practice

The SEND Code of Practice (para 10.39) states:

“Local authorities must make arrangements where, for any reason, a child of compulsory school age would not otherwise receive suitable education...”

Read more about Alternative Provision through your local authority’s Local Offer.

If a child or young person is finding it challenging to access their current setting, and an EHCP plan is in place or being secured, consider an EOTAS request.

What is EOTAS?

Education Otherwise Than At School means education or special provision outside a formal school setting. It must be agreed with the local authority as part of an EHC needs assessment, reassessment, or EHCP review.

Children accessing EOTAS are not on roll at a school or post‑16 setting. Provision may take place at home or another non‑registered setting.

All provision should be detailed in Section F of the EHCP, which the local authority secures and funds.

Our EOTAS Offer at Meadow Pathways

Meadow Pathways Wellbeing and Education Cornwall provides bespoke EOTAS provision across Cornwall. Wellbeing is central to learning, integrating therapeutic support with personalised education. We work closely with families and partner agencies to plan learning that supports emotional safety, builds confidence, and re‑engages young people with purposeful learning.

Resources

Explore our key documents and forms below:

EBSNA Info EOTAS‑SAY Contact Meadow Pathways Make a Referral

Provision reflects each child’s individual interests. Activities are linked to the curriculum and supported by ASDAN qualifications and AQA Unit Awards.

If you would like to discuss EOTAS for a child, please contact the Meadow Pathways team or complete a referral form. For urgent safeguarding concerns, contact statutory services first.