EOTAS Tutors for Education Otherwise Than at School

EOTAS tutors give a pupil one-to-one teaching when the pupil’s education is arranged otherwise than at school. Taylor Tuition arranges tuition for the subjects and targets set out in the pupil’s plan, for families and for those arranging provision on behalf of a local authority.

Sessions run online for families across the UK and internationally, and in person in central London. Fees start from £50 per 50-minute session and depend on tutor level and subject. There is no registration fee.

Send the pupil’s age, subjects and a copy of the plan or targets through the tutor enquiry form. We reply to enquiries with tutor recommendations.

What EOTAS means

EOTAS stands for education otherwise than at school. Under section 61 of the Children and Families Act, a local authority in England may arrange special educational provision outside a school, post-16 institution or early years setting, where it has decided the provision is necessary, is satisfied that a school or similar setting would be inappropriate, and has consulted the child’s parent or the young person.

The local authority makes those judgements, and tutors cannot decide or change what a plan provides. Their part is regular, well-paced teaching towards the agreed targets.

What an EOTAS tutor works on

Sessions are planned from the pupil’s plan, any assessment reports and the subjects the family or local authority wants covered. Work can include reading, writing and maths, subject teaching towards GCSE or other qualifications, and study routines for pupils returning to learning after time away.

Online sessions let a pupil work from a familiar room, which some pupils find easier, and in-person sessions in central London suit pupils who concentrate better with an adult beside them. Either way, the tutor can plan shorter activities within a session where attention or fatigue is a factor.

How tuition fits with a plan

An education, health and care plan is a legal document issued by the local authority after an EHC needs assessment. Tuition sits within the arrangements the plan describes; it does not replace the assessment process or the review of the plan.

The guides to EOTAS tutoring, EHCP-funded tuition and how to get an EHCP set out each process, and school refusal and EBSA covers pupils who are out of school because of attendance difficulties.

Working with the family and the local authority

Sharing the plan, its targets and any reports when enquiring lets the tutor recommendation reflect them, and the tutor can then work towards the targets already agreed. Families usually act as the link between tutor and local authority, passing on progress where it is useful.

Families receive progress reports after sessions and have a dedicated point of contact at Taylor Tuition, which keeps that exchange straightforward. Parents deciding on home education can also see home education tutors and the guide to home education with an EHCP.

Choosing a tutor

Experience with a pupil’s particular needs matters alongside subject knowledge, so it is reasonable to ask any tutor about the pupils they have taught and the approaches they use. The introductory session that begins every placement gives a pupil and family a low-pressure way to judge the fit before regular sessions start.

Tutors and safeguarding checks

More than 100 tutors on our books have declared experience supporting pupils with SEN. More than half of our tutors hold Qualified Teacher Status and around three in five hold a master's degree or doctorate.

Tutors who work with children hold an enhanced DBS check, and most are registered on the DBS Update Service. Tutors are tiered by qualifications and teaching experience, which is what sets the fee for a given tutor.

Fees, online tuition and how to book

Fees start from £50 per 50-minute session and depend on tutor level and subject. There is no registration fee. Sessions run online for families across the UK and internationally, and in person in central London. Residential tutoring placements are arranged internationally on request.

Every placement begins with an introductory session with the matched tutor, and we re-match at no extra cost if the fit is wrong. Families receive progress reports after sessions and have a dedicated point of contact at Taylor Tuition. Tell us the pupil’s age, subjects and any plan targets when enquiring.

See the tuition fees and pricing information for current arrangements.

Related guides

Related reading: EOTAS tutoring.

Related reading: EHCP-funded tuition.

For wider support, see SEN tutoring. To discuss a match, find an EOTAS tutor and include the pupil’s age, subjects and plan targets.