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Open consultation

SEND reform: education otherwise than at school

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on improving support, quality and oversight for children and young people who are educated outside of school.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

We are seeking views on how to strengthen arrangements for children:

  • and young people receiving special educational provision through an education otherwise than at school (EOTAS) arrangement
  • not attending school and receiving alternative provision because of health reasons
  • receiving alternative provision in accredited online education providers

We want to understand how:

  • support can be improved
  • responsibilities should be clarified
  • provision can be better quality-assured

We are also seeking views on how arrangements can support improved outcomes. This includes progression and, where appropriate, reintegration.

We would like to hear from:

  • children and young people
  • parents and carers
  • early years settings
  • schools and trusts
  • local authorities
  • further education settings
  • sector organisations

Alternative formats

Easy Read

We have also published an Easy Read version of this consultation. You can share your views by completing our survey.

Braille

Email EOTAS.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk to request a Braille version in the form of a:

  • .dxb file if you have .dxb software
  • hard copy if you do not have .dxb software

British Sign Language

SEND reform: education otherwise than at school consultation (BSL)

SEND reform: education otherwise than at school consultation (BSL)

Documents

Updates to this page

Published 10 July 2026
Last updated 1014 July 2026 Show all updates
  1. We have added a British Sign Language version of the consultation. You can also request a Braille version. We have also added 'SEND reform: education otherwise than at school what parents and carers of children and young people need to know'.

  2. We have added an Easy Read version of the consultation.

  3. First published.

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Update history

2026-07-14 15:28
We have added a British Sign Language version of the consultation. You can also request a Braille version. We have also added ‘SEND reform: education otherwise than at school – what parents and carers of children and young people need to know’.

2026-07-10 14:24
We have added an Easy Read version of the consultation.

2026-07-10 12:02
First published.