We work with Local Authorities, schools and families to provide alternative provision, EOTAS packages, EBSA support and SEND tuition for children unable to access education — and to support reintegration when the time is right.
Enhanced DBS
Vetted, every tutor
EHCP Section F aligned
Structured reporting
Trauma-informed practice
Embedded across our team
How referrals work
Complete the Parity Education referral form with the referral information, EHCP (if applicable) and any relevant supporting documents.
A senior member of the Parity Education team will review the information and respond within 24 hours to discuss suitability, delivery options and indicative costs.
Following agreement of funding, the first session will typically take place within 3–5 working days.
Common referrals we receive
Audience
EOTAS, AP and statutory provision delivered with one named lead and panel-ready evidence from week one.
For commissioners →
Bridging provision for pupils at risk of permanent exclusion or with complex SEMH and SEND needs.
Provision for schools →
Calm, trauma-informed support if your child is out of school or struggling to attend.
For families →
Our bespoke platform gives Parity Education tutors and staff real-time oversight of attendance, safeguarding logs and educational progress — with structured reporting shared directly with commissioners.
Tutor Hub portal
Attendance
96%
Engagement
High
Trending steady
Latest progress note
In practice
A strong package is more than a tutor appointment. It is coordinated provision built carefully around a young person.
See all 13 specialist provisions →Not a rotating roster. The same trusted adult, every session.
Session length, location and demand are matched to capacity, not the timetable.
AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications. JCQ access arrangements coordinated end-to-end.
Every plan and progress note maps back to the EHCP. No translation work for your team.
Our framework
A four-phase approach used across every reintegration case we hold. We do not rush the early phases. They are where the work actually happens.
Read more about our approach →01
Rebuild predictability, safety and trust before any academic demand. No targets, no pressure.
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Reintroduce learning at the young person's pace with a single core tutor. Identity before output.
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Coordinated, joint sessions with the receiving school, college or specialist setting.
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Continued tutor presence after return, tapered across 4–8 weeks until the new setting holds.
Why Local Authorities choose Parity Education
We know what panel documentation needs to contain and work towards ensuring this is in place.
Local Authority partnerships →Honestly measurable
We commit to honest reporting and realistic outcomes that hold up at panel and at annual review — not headline transformation numbers.
Outcome data on request
Aggregate placement, engagement and reintegration data is shared with commissioners under information-sharing agreements.
Reflected on each term
Cases are reviewed internally each term and shared back with the commissioning team in writing.
Safeguarding & reporting
Our safeguarding posture is not a policy document — it is how we recruit, train, supervise and report. Documentation is available to commissioners and parents on request.
Enhanced DBS, every tutor
Renewed annually. Update Service subscribed for live status.
Safer recruitment
Two professional references, full identity check, in-person interview.
Trauma-informed training
Completed before a tutor's first session, not optional CPD.
DSL on call
Designated Safeguarding Lead reachable to commissioners and parents directly.
48-hour incident reporting
Written incident reports issued within 48 hours, escalated where needed.
Reflective supervision
Monthly for every active tutor. Documented and held internally.
Tutor quality
Tutors join our register through a careful, multi-stage process. Subject knowledge is the floor — relational maturity, where appropriate to the case, is the bar.
Robust vetting
Enhanced DBS, two professional references, identity check and an in-person interview before joining the register.
Trauma-informed training
Tutors complete trauma-informed practice training before their first session, with ongoing CPD throughout placement.
Reflective supervision
Active tutors are offered regular reflective supervision with a senior team member, documented internally.
Matched, not allocated
Tutors are matched on profile fit and case readiness, subject to referral information shared by the commissioner.
Case studies
Anonymised case studies from our active and recently completed provision. Honest reporting and realistic outcomes — no headline claims.
All case studies →Anonymised composite · Local Authority commission
After an extended period out of school, a Year 9 pupil with EBSA worked towards rebuilding a structured learning week and a phased return to her mainstream secondary, where appropriate to her readiness.
Anonymised composite · Local Authority Section F delivery
A bespoke EOTAS package designed around the pupil's interests, sensory profile and a PDA-aware approach, following a previous specialist placement breakdown.
In their words
Quotes shared with permission from parents and a Local Authority co-ordinator we have worked with. Names and identifying details used with consent.
“Parity took the time to properly understand the young person behind the referral. Communication was consistent, the provision was flexible, and we saw a noticeable improvement in engagement and confidence.”
“From a totally inclusive perspective, Parity Education and Careers Services sets themselves apart from other organisations in this field due to their ability to listen attentively and provide practical, actionable advice.”
“I highly recommend Parity Education and Careers Services to anyone seeking professional career guidance for young people aged 14–19. Their commitment to helping students succeed is unquestionable.”
“Parity Education and Careers Services is very effective with SEND students, hard-to-engage lower-attaining students, and students who present challenging behaviour. They are generous with their time and willing to support students to overcome their difficulties and focus on achieving their full potential.”
For parents and carers — if you're tired, we understand.
Support for families →How we work
Bespoke one-to-one provision for young people who cannot access mainstream school.
Coordinated Education Otherwise Than At School packages aligned to Section F of the EHCP.
Trauma-informed support for Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
Social, emotional and mental health provision delivered by trained specialists.
Structured programmes to support a young person's return to school or college.
Careers education, information, advice and guidance for young people aged 14–19, with structured planning into post-16 destinations.
Tutor recruitment
We pay above platform rates, hold reflective supervision monthly, and never put a tutor in a session they aren't trained for. If you're an experienced specialist tutor, SEN teacher or ELSA-trained practitioner, we'd like to meet you.
What you get
Next step
We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours. Most placements begin within 3–5 days of agreed funding.
