Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS)
Greenwich Council has approved food provision for children receiving Education Otherwise Than at School, while Bexley faces challenges with complex EOTAS cases.
Greenwich Council's Cabinet agreed in July 2026 to provide equivalent food provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who receive Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS), which is educational provision for children unable to attend mainstream school due to their needs. This provision, delivered via cash vouchers matching free school meal rates, follows resident feedback and Department for Education guidance.
In Bexley, a July 2026 monitoring inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission found that challenges persist in addressing variations in complex EOTAS cases, following a January 2026 monitoring visit. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic at either council.
Key facts
- Greenwich Council's Cabinet agreed in July 2026 to provide food provision for SEND children receiving EOTAS. Source
- An Ofsted and CQC monitoring inspection in July 2026 found challenges in Bexley's complex EOTAS cases. Source
- Greenwich's food provision will be delivered via cash vouchers at the beginning of each half term. Source
- The Greenwich provision will mirror the rate of free school meals. Source
- Bexley's monitoring inspection followed a January 2026 monitoring visit. Source
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