EOTAS
in Devon
Devon County Council approved. Education Other Than At School from our Plymouth and Exeter venues.
Approved by Devon County Council since December 2025
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 Devon through our Plymouth & Exeter venue and online. 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 Devon
Player Ready Level-Up! delivers EOTAS across Devon with venues in Exeter (Marsh Barton, with free parking and easy road links) and Plymouth (near the Barbican Leisure Park). Devon County Council approved us as a provider in December 2025.
Our EOTAS provision is designed for children and young people who cannot attend mainstream school. Sessions involve coding, robotics, VR, 3D modelling, video creation, and other engaging tech-based activities. We work towards EHCP outcomes and produce half-termly reports.
For families across Devon — from Barnstaple and Bideford to Torquay, Torbay, and the South Hams — our online EOTAS programme provides the same quality of mentoring via video call when travel is not possible.
Devon Area Information
Devon's large rural area means many EOTAS students are far from specialist providers. Our two venues — Exeter on Marsh Barton and Plymouth at Lockyers Quay — provide physical access points, while our online programme ensures no Devon family is excluded.
Devon County Council's EOTAS team arranges education for children who cannot attend school due to health needs, anxiety, exclusion, or while awaiting placement. Player Ready is approved to deliver this provision.
EOTAS Services for Devon
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.
Small Group Sessions
In-venue groups of up to 4 students. Social skills development through shared gaming activities. Available at our Plymouth & Exeter venue.
Online Sessions
1:1 mentoring via video call from home. Available across all of Devon. 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 Devon
Education Other Than At School can be funded through several routes.
- EOTAS packages via Devon County Council
- EHCP-funded provision arranged through schools or the LA
- Section 19 emergency provision
- Direct Payments from personal budgets
- Self-funded places available
How to Refer for EOTAS from Devon
- 1Complete our Professional Referral Form or Parent Referral Form
- 2Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk with the student's needs
- 3Free discovery session to explore fit and meet mentors
- 4Personalised plan created and aligned to EHCP outcomes
- 5Provision starts within 5-10 working days
How to Access EOTAS
Available to Devon via Plymouth & Exeter.
EOTAS Questions — Devon
What is EOTAS in Devon?+
EOTAS — Education Other Than At School — is education arranged by the local authority for children who cannot attend school. Devon County Council has a legal duty under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 to provide suitable education. Player Ready is an approved Devon EOTAS provider.
Where can Devon EOTAS students attend?+
Devon students can attend our Exeter venue (Marsh Barton) or Plymouth venue (Lockyers Quay), or access our full online programme from home via video call.
How is EOTAS different from alternative provision?+
EOTAS is a specific legal arrangement under Section 19 where the local authority has a duty to arrange education. Alternative provision is broader and can be commissioned by schools, LAs, or parents. Player Ready delivers both — the quality and curriculum is the same.
EOTAS Referral for Devon
Local authorities, schools, and parents in Devon can refer young people for EOTAS provision.
Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk or call 0117 463 3150