EOTAS
in Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove City Council quality assured since November 2024. Online provision available now, with Portsmouth venue accessible.
Approved by Brighton & Hove City Council since November 2024
What Is EOTAS?
EOTAS — Education Other Than At School — is education provided for children and young people who, for whatever reason, cannot attend a mainstream or special school. Local authorities have a legal duty under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 to arrange suitable education for these young people.
Player Ready delivers EOTAS provision across Brighton & Hove primarily through our online 1:1 mentoring programme, with the option of attending our nearest venue. We use gaming and technology — Minecraft, Roblox, coding, and digital creativity — as the foundation for personalised education.
Our approach is part-time (up to 15 hours per week for under-16s) and designed to complement other support. We are not a school. We offer something different — and for many young people, that's exactly what works.
EOTAS Provision in Brighton & Hove
Player Ready Level-Up! is a Brighton & Hove City Council quality assured alternative provision provider, approved in November 2024. We specialise in supporting children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education or are on limited school timetables.
While we are actively seeking a venue for future Brighton in-person provision, we currently offer comprehensive online alternative provision. Our sessions combine specialised support in emotional well-being, mental health, and SEND with technology — coding, robotics, VR, 3D modelling, and digital media skills.
Our online sessions deliver the same quality and structure as in-person, with consistent 1:1 mentoring, progress tracking, and half-termly reports. Students can also access our Portsmouth venue which is reachable from Brighton via the A27 and A3(M).
Brighton & Hove Area Information
Brighton & Hove has significant demand for specialist SEND provision. Player Ready's online programme serves families across the city, from Hove and Portslade to Kemp Town and Rottingdean. Our Portsmouth venue offers an in-person option accessible via the A27.
Brighton & Hove City Council's SEND team commissions EOTAS provision for young people with EHCPs. Schools can also commission directly for students on the SEND register or experiencing school avoidance.
EOTAS Services for Brighton & Hove
Flexible provision tailored to each student's needs.
1:1 Mentoring
Dedicated mentor, every session. In-venue or online via video call. Tailored to the student's interests and EHCP outcomes.
Online Sessions
1:1 mentoring via video call from home. Available across all of Brighton & Hove. Minecraft, Roblox, and coding platforms.
Embedded Learning
Functional maths, English, and digital skills woven through gaming activities. EOTAS compliant and aligned to EHCP outcomes.
Qualifications
NOCN accredited qualifications in game development and digital skills for students aged 16-19. Minimum 6 hours per week.
Specialist Support
ASD, ADHD, anxiety, SEMH, trauma. Our mentors are trained in SEND and deliver a trauma-informed approach.
EOTAS Funding in Brighton & Hove
Education Other Than At School can be funded through several routes.
- EHCP-funded provision via Brighton & Hove City Council
- EOTAS packages for students unable to attend school
- Direct Payments from personal budgets
- Self-funded places including discounted AP-Lite sessions
- Schools can commission directly
How to Refer for EOTAS from Brighton & Hove
- 1Complete our Professional Referral Form or Parent Referral Form
- 2Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk
- 3Free discovery session online to explore fit
- 4Personalised plan created aligned to EHCP outcomes
- 5Provision starts within 5-10 working days
How to Access EOTAS
Available to Brighton & Hove via Online or Portsmouth.
EOTAS Questions — Brighton & Hove
Is Player Ready approved by Brighton & Hove Council?+
Yes. Player Ready was quality assured by Brighton & Hove City Council in November 2024 for our online alternative provision.
Is there an in-person option for Brighton students?+
Currently our provision for Brighton & Hove is primarily online, with the option to attend our Portsmouth venue. We are actively seeking a Brighton-based venue for future in-person provision.
What does an online EOTAS session look like?+
Each student is matched with a dedicated mentor. Sessions take place via video call and use platforms like Minecraft, Roblox, and coding tools. The mentor guides the student through a personalised curriculum with real-time interaction — it is not pre-recorded content.
EOTAS Referral for Brighton & Hove
Local authorities, schools, and parents in Brighton & Hove can refer young people for EOTAS provision.
Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk or call 0117 463 3150