EOTAS
in Manchester
Manchester City Council approved since December 2025. Online EOTAS for learners across Greater Manchester.
Approved by Manchester City 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 Manchester 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 Manchester
Player Ready delivers creative, high-engagement alternative provision for children and young people across Manchester who are not currently in school. Our team provides personalised EOTAS packages supporting learners with complex needs, SEND diagnoses, or long-term absence from education. Manchester City Council approved us in December 2025 as part of our North West expansion covering over 20 councils.
Serving communities from Wythenshawe, Didsbury, Chorlton and Hulme to Gorton and Cheetham Hill, we focus on engagement, flexibility, and emotional safety. Our provision spans primary, secondary, and Post-16, including support for older learners with EHCPs up to age 25+.
Sessions are delivered by trauma-informed, DBS-checked mentors online or through outreach visits by arrangement. Learners are matched with the right mentor and curriculum, with consistent progress tracking, half-termly reports, and safeguarding oversight.
Manchester Area Information
We serve families across Greater Manchester — from Wythenshawe and Didsbury in the south to Cheetham Hill in the north. All provision is delivered online via 1:1 video call.
As part of our North West expansion, we are also approved by over 20 North West councils including Liverpool, Bolton, Bury, Blackburn, Lancashire, Salford, and many more.
EOTAS Services for Manchester
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 Manchester. 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 Manchester
Education Other Than At School can be funded through several routes.
- EHCP-funded provision via Manchester City Council
- EOTAS packages for students unable to attend school
- Schools can commission directly for part-time, interim, or EOTAS support
- Parents can fund via personal budgets, Direct Payments, or private arrangements
- Self-funded places available
How to Refer for EOTAS from Manchester
- 1Complete our Professional Referral Form or Parent Referral Form
- 2Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk
- 3We respond within 1 working day
- 4Free discovery session and supportive onboarding
- 5Provision starts within 1-2 weeks of referral
How to Access EOTAS
Available to Manchester via Online.
EOTAS Questions — Manchester
Is Player Ready approved in Manchester?+
Yes. Manchester City Council approved Player Ready in December 2025 as part of our North West expansion. We are also approved by over 20 other North West councils.
Is in-person provision available in Manchester?+
Currently our Manchester provision is primarily online, with outreach visits available by arrangement. All online sessions are live and interactive with dedicated mentors.
What areas of Greater Manchester do you cover?+
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester, from Wythenshawe and Didsbury to Gorton and Cheetham Hill. We are also approved by neighbouring councils including Bolton, Bury, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, and more.
EOTAS Referral for Manchester
Local authorities, schools, and parents in Manchester can refer young people for EOTAS provision.
Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk or call 0117 463 3150