EHC: Education Otherwise Than in School/College (EOTIS) for Children and Young People with EHC Plans - WNC

Education Other Than in School (EOTIS) is a short‑term education arrangement for children and young people who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan and cannot attend school or college because of complex needs. Education is provided outside a school or college setting due to medical, emotional, or social reasons.

EOTIS is not the same as Elective Home Education (EHE). EHE is chosen and funded by parents. With EOTIS, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is responsible for managing and funding the education. The main aim of EOTIS is to support the child or young person to return to school or college when they are ready.

When EOTIS Is Considered

EOTIS is only considered when:

• All support options in a school or college have been tried
• The child is having an EHC Plan assessment or review
• The child’s complex needs prevent them from attending school

WNC considers factors such as the child’s educational and medical needs, cost and suitability of alternatives, parental engagement, and how the child responded to previous education settings.

More information

More detailed information about EOTIS can be found here (link).