Track EOTAS progress like a pro – the guide for parents and professionals

What is EOTAS?

EOTAS stands for Education Other Than At School. It’s a personalised learning package put in place by a Local Authority for children and young people who can’t attend school — often due to health conditions, anxiety or other complex needs.

EOTAS isn’t just education outside the classroom — it’s education built around the child. Lessons might take place at home, online, in hospital, or through tutors and therapists. It’s flexible, individual and often involves a whole team of people working together to help a young person thrive.

That’s where Earwig Academic can really help.

How Earwig Makes EOTAS Easier

Managing EOTAS can be a challenge — especially when education is being delivered by several different people, in different places, with different goals. You need a simple way to bring it all together.

‍Earwig is a secure, easy-to-use online platform that keeps everyone on the same page — from tutors and therapists to parents and local authority staff.

Here’s what it can do:

Keep track of what each child is doing and learning, wherever they are
Capture photos, videos and notes to show real progress in real time
Build reports that clearly show what’s being achieved
Set personalised goals — whether they’re academic, therapeutic or life skills-based
Make communication between families, staff and professionals easier and more consistent

Whether you’re a tutor working with one student, or a local authority managing dozens of EOTAS placements, Earwig gives you the tools to do it better.

EOTAS users get the Bronze Package half price

For Parents and Carers

If your child is learning outside of school, you may be juggling a lot — different providers, progress updates, meetings, reports... It can be hard to stay on top of everything and even harder to feel truly involved.

Earwig puts you in the picture.

See What’s Happening

You can log in securely and see what your child has been working on — including photos, videos, lesson notes and updates from their tutors or therapists.

Stay Informed

No more waiting for reports or chasing people for updates. With Earwig, you get regular updates that help you understand your child’s progress and celebrate their successes.

Be Part of the Team

You can leave comments, contribute to goal setting, and be a full partner in your child’s learning journey. Everyone involved shares the same information — so things stay clear and consistent.

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Tailored for Individual Needs

Because no two EOTAS learners are the same, Earwig is designed to be flexible.

You can track progress towards:

EHCP outcomes
Academic goals
Life skills
Emotional and social development
Therapy-based targets
It’s simple to use, customisable for each child, and gives you clear, helpful insights into how they’re doing — even if they’re working across multiple settings or providers.

Safe, Trusted, and Secure

We know how important it is to handle sensitive information with care. That’s why Earwig is:

Fully GDPR compliant
Accredited as a SafeSupplier by Alcumus
Trusted by schools, SEND teams, local authorities and parents across the UK
Your data is safe, and access is carefully managed so that only the right people see what they need to.