EOTAS
in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council quality assured since June 2025. Online EOTAS for the whole county.
Approved by Hertfordshire County Council since June 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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire
Player Ready Level-Up! is quality assured by Hertfordshire County Council since June 2025. We deliver online EOTAS and alternative provision across the county.
Our 1:1 mentoring uses gaming and coding platforms — Minecraft, Roblox, Unity, and more — to engage students who have disengaged from mainstream education. Every session is live, interactive, and personalised.
Hertfordshire Area Information
We serve families across Hertfordshire including St Albans, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, and Welwyn Garden City. All provision is delivered online via 1:1 video call.
EOTAS Services for Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire
Education Other Than At School can be funded through several routes.
- EHCP-funded provision via Hertfordshire County Council
- EOTAS packages for students unable to attend school
- Direct Payments and self-funded places available
- Schools can commission directly
How to Refer for EOTAS from Hertfordshire
- 1Complete our Professional Referral Form or Parent Referral Form
- 2Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk
- 3Free discovery session to explore fit
- 4Provision starts within 5-10 working days
How to Access EOTAS
Available to Hertfordshire via Online.
EOTAS Questions — Hertfordshire
Is Player Ready approved in Hertfordshire?+
Yes. We passed quality assurance with Hertfordshire County Council in June 2025 for online EOTAS and alternative provision.
EOTAS Referral for Hertfordshire
Local authorities, schools, and parents in Hertfordshire can refer young people for EOTAS provision.
Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk or call 0117 463 3150