How we can help

At PMActive, we believe the correct provision can be transformative in improving wellbeing, build confidence, and re-engage young people in their learning journey. We deliver specialist Alternative Provision (AP) and EOTAS support tailored to meet individual needs for children and young people across Surrey, including Guildford, Woking, Redhill, Epsom and surrounding areas.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EOTAS & ALTERNATIVE PROVISION?

Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) and Alternative Provision (AP) are both ways to provide education outside of a mainstream school, but they differ in their purpose and how they are arranged. 

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EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School) is a type of education funded by the local authority for children and young people who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but are unable to attend a mainstream or special school due to their individual needs.

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An EOTAS package is a tailored support plan designed to meet the specific educational, emotional, and social needs of the young person. These packages are agreed upon by the local authority and can be managed either by the parents (via a personal budget) or directly by the local authority.

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Alternative Provision (AP) is education arranged outside of a mainstream school for students who are unable to attend regular classes. This may be due to exclusion, illness, or other challenges that make a traditional school environment unsuitable.

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AP is provided by either local authorities or schools themselves and is designed to:

• Re-engage children and young people with learning

• Meet their individual educational and emotional needs

• Support their return to school or prepare them for adult life

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WHAT DO PMACTIVE OFFER? 

We support learners aged 7 to 25, including those with EHCPs, those on the SEND register, or those experiencing school refusal, anxiety-related non-attendance, or at risk of exclusion. Our provision is designed to create a safe, consistent, and motivating structure that supports wellbeing, learning readiness, and personal development.

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1:1 Sport & Movement Coaching Sessions

PMActive can provide 1:1 sport & movement coaching built around each young person’s interests, strengths, and wellbeing needs. All sessions are delivered by experienced, DBS-checked coaches with an indepth undertsanding of inclusive practice and trauma-informed approaches. Our coaches have a wealth of experience, including working with young people who have ASD, ADHD, PDA, OBB.  Sessions focus on building confidence, creating positive routines, supporting emotional wellbeing, and are fully aligned to the outcomes with the ECHP. 

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Our activity menu includes:

• Football Coaching

• Invasion Games

• Creative Movement & Dance

• Striking & Fielding Games

• Net & Wall Games

• Outdoor Fitness, Athletics, and Playground-based PE

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1:1 Learnning Support Assistant

At PMActive, we can provide a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) services as part of an EOTAS package. 

​​Our experienced LSAs offer one-to-one support in the home or in the community helping to ensure each learner continues to make meaningful academic and personal progress in a way that suits their needs. Our LSA services are designed to reflect each young person's EHCP outcomes, interests, and learning style. 

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We can provide:

• Individualised Academic Support - We can work closely with educational tutors to enhance the learning experience. Our LSAs help young people understand key concepts, complete assignments, and develop essential skills such as literacy and numeracy, all at a pace that supports success and reduces anxiety. This academic support strengthens engagement and reinforces educational goals.

• Social and Emotional Development - Our LSAs foster social skills, emotional wellbeing, and self-esteem by building trust and communication through consistent one-to-one relationships and positive reinforcement strategies. They support young people in developing resilience, managing emotions, and building positive relationships—helping them feel more confident and better equipped to engage with learning and everyday life.

• Flexible, Responsive Delivery - Support can take place at home, in community settings, or alongside other services (e.g., sport & movement coaching or travel training), with an emphasis on routine, consistency, and emotional safety.

• EHCP-Aligned Progress - All support is linked to the EHCP with progress monitored and fed back to families and professionals.

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Travel Training

At PMActive, we understand that developing real-world independence is just as important as classroom learning. That’s why we offer a Travel Training programme designed to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in learning how to travel safely and confidently on their own. Our travel training focuses on building the essential skills and knowledge needed to use public transport, pedestrian routes, and other travel options independently.

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Travel training helps prepare young people for independent living, education, employment, and community life. It plays a vital role in:

• Increasing Independence

• Improving Confidence and Self-Esteem

• Promoting Social Inclusion.

• Supporting Employment Readiness

• Enhancing Quality of Life

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PMActive’s travel training is tailored to each individual’s needs and current level of independence, covering route planning and journey rehearsals, understanding timetables, signs, and transport etiquette, road safety and awareness, managing unexpected situations such as delays or missed stops, and building routines for regular journeys.

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Independent Living Skills ​​​​​

At PMActive, we support young people to build the skills they need to live more independently and confidently away from parents or carers. Our Independent Living Skills programme is designed to promote autonomy, self-reliance, and everyday problem-solving through practical, real-world experiences.

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Our personalised sessions help young people learn and practise essential life skills, including:

• Shopping Skills – Learning how to plan a shopping trip, budget, read labels, handle money or use cards, and make healthy, informed choices.

• Cooking & Meal Preparation – Developing basic cooking skills, from understanding food hygiene to preparing simple, balanced meals and snacks safely and independently.

• Home Care – Building routines around cleaning, laundry, time management to support daily living.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving – Encouraging responsibility through supported choices, real-life scenarios, and confidence-building activities.

• Travel & Community Access – Often paired with our travel training, we help learners navigate local services, public transport, and engage meaningfully in their communities.

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School & Community Support

At PMActive, we believe every learner deserves access to engaging and supportive education pathways. We actively welcome partnerships with schools, PRUs, and local SEND services to deliver sports-based Alternative Provision (AP), either in-school or off-site, for learners who may be:

• On the SEND register

• Experiencing emotionally based school avoidance

• At risk of exclusion or currently unplaced

• Awaiting EHCP assessment or placement

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FIND OUT MORE & PLAN AHEAD

PMActive often operates a waiting list for our services, so we recommend engaging with us early in the EOTAS process—even if the package has not yet been finalised. Early contact helps us with our planning and ensures that we are able to provide support to you as soon as possible.

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We also offer support for electively home educated (EHE) families, through our home education groups and 1:1 coaching & mentoring packages - View 'our services' menu to find out more about these sessions.

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