Petition · Department for Education
Make it easier for parents to get EOTAS via an EHC plan.
Closed
133 signatures
What the petition asks
We think that local authorities should be under a duty to have a presumption towards Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) named in an EHC plan where the circumstances outlined below apply.
- The required provision from EHCP section B can be met outside a school setting:
- The child's background and medical history support EOTAS; and,
- There is a clear parental preference for EOTAS
We think alternative provision is too hard to justify on an EHCP. We think this is wrong and should be changed. School can be a cause of trauma for some kids, leading to emotional distress, school refusal, and a vicious circle of mental health problems that make it harder and harder to get an education. We think children with neurodivergent traits, are disproportionally affected.
- The child's background and medical history support EOTAS; and,
- There is a clear parental preference for EOTAS
We think alternative provision is too hard to justify on an EHCP. We think this is wrong and should be changed. School can be a cause of trauma for some kids, leading to emotional distress, school refusal, and a vicious circle of mental health problems that make it harder and harder to get an education. We think children with neurodivergent traits, are disproportionally affected.
Timeline
| 11 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
133
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
11 Dec 2024
Closed
11 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.