SEND reform: education otherwise than at school
Applies to England
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
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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'.
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We have added an Easy Read version of the consultation.
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First published.
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.