Education otherwise than at/in a school packages

Please provide the following information for the last three financial years:

1. How many young people post 16 have Education otherwise than at/in a school (EOTAS) packages?

As of the census day each year, the number of young people aged 16 (at the start of the academic year) or over with an open EOTAS package:

2024/25 – 105.
2023/24 – 68.
2022/23 – 82.

2. Of that number, how many have bespoke packages (including not Devon agreed providers)?

The number of post 16 pupils with EOTAS packages arranged by the Inclusion Service for young people with medical needs:

2024/25 – 0.
2023/24 – 1.
2022/23 – 6.

Please note, responses are based on open EOTAS packages, excluding those in a school-based placement, and for learners aged 16 and over at the start of the academic year.