Has responsibility for arranging suitable education for pupils who are unable to attend school.
How it can help
The Education Access team is an Essex County Council team. They have responsibility for arranging suitable education for pupils unable to attend school. They commission support for the following:
- pupils who have been permanently excluded from school
- where illness prevents attendance at school
- where pregnancy prevents attendance at school
- pupils unable to attend school due to emotionally based school avoidance
- pupils who are not in school due to other exceptional circumstances
Removing a child from a mainstream school and placing them on an alternative education package is a significant decision.
The Education Access team carefully consider evidence presented to them to make sure the decision is made in the best interests of the child.
Age
5 to 16
Eligibility
Open to all
How to access
Referral from an education setting
If the young person has an Education, health and care plan (EHCP), please discuss with the SEND Operations team.