PRESENTED BY

Tanya Slessor

You’re Not Alone: Navigating EOTAS When School Isn’t Working

Join Tanya Slessor, SEN Team Manager at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and Joanna Gibbs, Founder and CEO of Sensational Tutors, for a reassuring and informative webinar guiding parents through EOTAS - what it is, who it’s for and how to request the right support for your child.

A FREE webinar offering clear EOTAS guidance for parents

When school is no longer suitable, many parents are left feeling overwhelmed and worried about what to do next. Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, trauma, medical challenges or unmet SEND, navigating EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) can feel confusing and daunting.

This supportive, parent-focused webinar will break down everything you need to know about EOTAS in clear language. We’ll explain when EOTAS can be requested, what evidence is helpful, how to approach your local authority and what a suitable EOTAS package can look like in practice. You’ll also learn how to challenge common unlawful refusals and understand your options if your request is declined.

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What you’ll learn:

What EOTAS Really Is
and What It Isn’t

Understand what EOTAS actually means and how it differs from elective home education and alternative provision, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Is EOTAS 
Right for Your Child?

Learn when EOTAS can be requested, the circumstances where school may no longer be suitable, and how individual needs, not local authority policies, should guide decisions.

What can EOTAS
look like in practise?

Explore real-life examples of EOTAS packages, including tuition, therapy and flexible learning approaches, to understand what support can look like beyond the classroom.

How to Request EOTAS
(Step-by-Step)

Get clear guidance on how to formally request EOTAS, what to include in your request, when to submit it and how to clearly explain why school is no longer appropriate for your child.

Evidence and
What to Ask For

Discover what evidence is helpful, how to build a strong case and what to request in an EOTAS package, including hours, subjects, therapy and support.

What If the Local
Authority Says No?

Learn how to challenge refusals, understand your appeal rights, navigate mediation and tribunal, and take confident next steps if your request is declined.
Meet Tanya Slessor

Tanya Slessor is a passionate SEND and inclusion specialist with hands-on experience working with local authorities and families to support meaningful educational outcomes for children and young people with additional needs. Tanya combines policy expertise with a grounded understanding of the challenges families face during statutory reviews, placement decisions and transitions into new phases of education.

Her work is built on translating complex statutory processes into practical guidance that families can use with confidence. Tanya believes strongly in collaborative, child-centred solutions and brings empathy, clarity and strategic insight to every conversation, making her a trusted voice for parents and professionals alike.

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