EOTAS
in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council approved since January 2025. Online EOTAS provision serving the whole county.
Approved by Oxfordshire County Council since January 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 Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire
Player Ready Level-Up! is an Oxfordshire County Council approved alternative provision provider since January 2025. We deliver flexible, technology-driven education for children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education or are on limited school timetables.
Our Oxfordshire provision is currently delivered online, with comprehensive 1:1 mentoring using the same curriculum and reporting as our venue-based sessions. We tailor each session to the child's needs, whether through coding, virtual reality, robotics, or digital creativity.
We create an engaging and child-centred learning environment that builds trust and rapport between students and mentors. Our provision supports students working towards EHCP or education plan goals, with progress reports contributing to reviews.
Oxfordshire Area Information
We serve families and schools across Oxfordshire — Oxford city, Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Didcot, Henley-on-Thames, and surrounding areas. All provision is delivered online via 1:1 video call.
Oxfordshire County Council lists Player Ready on their approved alternative provider list. You can view our listing at schools.oxfordshire.gov.uk. Schools across Oxfordshire can also commission directly.
EOTAS Services for Oxfordshire
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 Oxfordshire. 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 Oxfordshire
Education Other Than At School can be funded through several routes.
- EHCP-funded provision via Oxfordshire County Council
- EOTAS packages for students unable to attend school
- Section 19 emergency provision
- Direct Payments from personal budgets
- Self-funded places available
- Schools can commission directly via their SEND budgets
How to Refer for EOTAS from Oxfordshire
- 1Complete our Professional Referral Form or Parent Referral Form
- 2Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk
- 3Free online discovery session to explore fit
- 4Personalised plan aligned to EHCP outcomes
- 5Provision starts within 5-10 working days
How to Access EOTAS
Available to Oxfordshire via Online.
EOTAS Questions — Oxfordshire
Is Player Ready on the OCC approved provider list?+
Yes. Player Ready was approved by Oxfordshire County Council in January 2025 and is listed on their approved alternative provider list at schools.oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Is in-person provision available in Oxfordshire?+
Currently our Oxfordshire provision is online only. We are exploring options for a future in-person venue. All sessions are live and interactive via video call — not pre-recorded.
What ages do you support in Oxfordshire?+
We support young people aged 7-18 for EOTAS and alternative provision, and 16-25 for Post-16 pathways including NOCN accredited qualifications.
EOTAS Referral for Oxfordshire
Local authorities, schools, and parents in Oxfordshire can refer young people for EOTAS provision.
Email alternativeprovision@player-ready.co.uk or call 0117 463 3150