Q:
Hours of provision in EOTAS package
My 17 year old was awarded an EOTAS package at tribunal in November. It includes 15 hours a week tuition per week for 39 weeks a year, based on interests. My YP really likes history and would like tuition in it and the LA are in agreement. We are looking to start with an hour a week, possibly increasing to two hours in time as my TP would like to do GCSE. However the tuition company they use are struggling to find someone available in the day, as it’s a non-core subject and so most teachers will be at work. They’ve said they may be able to provide someone for after school hours, which we would be fine with.
However the LA have said:
About the history tutor, they are having difficulties obtaining one due to the hours. They did suggest out of hours, however the LA are only responsible for providing 32.5 hours of education within the school times (term times). Therefore, this does not include after school tuition. If they can locate a history tutor within school hours, this can commence immediately. I can contact another tuition company to see if they have any History tutors.
I don’t have a problem with them looking with another agency. But surely what they have said about only being responsible for providing tuition within school times is incorrect? I thought the whole point of EOTAS was that it was flexible? If they can’t find someone available in the day is there case law I can go back to them with? All help and advice appreciated! Thank you!!
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- 08 Feb 2025
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GD – It seems the Tribunal established the total weekly hours of tuition. However, did they explicitly delineate the precise times at which these hours must be scheduled each day?
If not, have you queried the Local Authority (LA) on what legal basis they are asserting this claim, particularly given that this is an Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) provision?
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