England: discussing EHCPs, EOTAS and funding routes

Funding is always an individual decision Whether any support is funded depends on assessment, the plan in place and the decisions of the school or local authority. A listing on this directory does not mean a provider is approved or funded.

Education, health and care plans (EHCPs) If a child has an EHCP, you can ask at an annual review whether a particular provision would help meet the outcomes in the plan. The local authority decides what is specified.

EOTAS, home education and alternative provision are different - EOTAS (education otherwise than at school) is arranged by the local authority through an EHCP. - Elective home education is chosen and funded by the family. - School-arranged alternative provision is commissioned by a school, which keeps responsibility for the pupil.

Pupil Premium Pupil Premium is funding for schools, spent under the school's own plan and DfE conditions. It is not a voucher families can claim for sessions.

Next steps Speak with your school SENCO or your local authority SEND team. Your local SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers free impartial advice.