Children Educated Under EOTAS

Request

We would greatly appreciate your assistance with the following information relating to South Kesteven - Stamford and surrounding areas through the FOI:



1. The number of children educated under EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School)?



2.The number of these pupils who are in Key Stage 4 (we are aware that placement for Year 10 students can be particularly challenging)?



3.How many of these learners have an EHCP?



4. The number of alternative provisions currently listed on your AP directory?

Decision

1. 17

2. Fewer than 5

3. Questions 1 and 2 are answered regarding pupils with an EHC plan.

4. There is no specific AP directory for Lincolnshire County Council's Children's Services. The Commissioning Team operate an Open Select List - more details can be found at: https://professionals.lincolnshire.gov.uk/children%E2%80%99s-commissioning

There are three strands to Alternative Provision (please see the above link). In total there are 66 providers on the Open Select Lists for the three strands; there are also a further 134 providers known to us on the 'off-list' across the three strands.

Reference number
17243873
Date request received
14 September 2026
Date of decision
18 August 2026