EOTAS
in North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire Council approved since February 2025. Online EOTAS serving the whole area.
Approved by North Northamptonshire Council since February 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 North Northamptonshire 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 North Northamptonshire
Player Ready Level-Up! is approved by North Northamptonshire Council since February 2025, following a quality assurance process in March 2025. We deliver online EOTAS and alternative provision to families across Northamptonshire.
Our 1:1 mentoring sessions use gaming and coding platforms — Minecraft, Roblox, Unity, and more — to deliver personalised education for students unable to attend mainstream school. Every session is live, interactive, and tailored to the individual student.
North Northamptonshire Area Information
We serve families across North Northamptonshire including Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Rushden. All provision is delivered online via 1:1 video call with dedicated mentors.
EOTAS Services for North Northamptonshire
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 North Northamptonshire. 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 North Northamptonshire
Education Other Than At School can be funded through several routes.
- EHCP-funded provision via North Northamptonshire Council
- EOTAS packages for students unable to attend school
- Direct Payments from personal budgets
- Self-funded places available
- Schools can commission directly
How to Refer for EOTAS from North Northamptonshire
- 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 North Northamptonshire via Online.
EOTAS Questions — North Northamptonshire
Is Player Ready approved by NNC?+
Yes. Player Ready was quality assured by North Northamptonshire Council in February 2025 for online EOTAS and alternative provision.
How is provision delivered in Northamptonshire?+
All provision for North Northamptonshire is delivered online via 1:1 video call. Each student gets a dedicated mentor and personalised curriculum using gaming and coding platforms.
EOTAS Referral for North Northamptonshire
Local authorities, schools, and parents in North Northamptonshire can refer young people for EOTAS provision.
Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk or call 0117 463 3150