Alternative Provision & EOTAS English Support
Personalised English Intervention for Learners Outside Mainstream School
The Reading Doctor provides trauma-informed, one-to-one English tuition for children and young people receiving education through EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School) or attending Alternative Provision settings.
Our provision is designed for:
Pupils named in EHCPs who require specialist English support
Learners in Alternative Provisions, PRUs, or on reduced timetables
Children out of school due to anxiety, SEND, or school-based trauma
Young people accessing EOTAS packages funded by the Local Authority
Pupils included in the Local Offer requiring one-to-one, evidence-based literacy and English intervention
What We Provide
We offer one-to-one tuition in:
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Reading (decoding, fluency, comprehension)
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Writing (sentence structure, vocabulary, cohesion)
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Spelling and grammar
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Functional English skills
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Confidence-building and engagement with texts
All sessions are:
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Delivered by qualified teachers with enhanced DBS and safeguarding training
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Tailored to each learner using bespoke, multisensory resources
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Available in-person (Reading Doctor Reading Room) or online
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Supported by baseline and exit assessments with termly reporting
Request a call with your local Reading Doctor
Functional Skills English Pathway
For learners who are not yet ready for GCSE, we offer accredited Functional Skills English courses at:
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Entry Level 1
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Entry Level 2
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Entry Level 3 (with the option to sit a nationally recognised exam)
These can be embedded into tuition plans for EOTAS, Post-16 learners, or those in Alternative Provision pathways seeking a stepping-stone qualification.
Safe, Flexible & LA-Ready
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Fully compliant with Local Authority safeguarding expectations
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Safer recruitment, insurance, and risk assessments in place
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EHCP-linked reporting and attendance tracking
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Clear outcomes aligned to Section F of the EHCP
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Trusted by LAs, Virtual Schools, and SEND teams across the UK
Request a call with your local Reading Doctor
Who We Help
We specialise in working with:
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Pupils with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, SEMH, or speech/language needs
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Learners with EOTAS packages, dual registration, or awaiting school placement
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Children and young people with high levels of anxiety or school avoidance
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Pupils requiring a bespoke English curriculum with one consistent adult
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Young people in care or at risk of exclusion
Commissioning The Reading Doctor
We welcome enquiries from:
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SEND Teams commissioning via the Local Offer or Section F
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Virtual Schools arranging 1:1 support for looked-after children
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AP providers seeking embedded English intervention
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LA commissioners procuring through DPS or bespoke frameworks
"Our mission is to unlock the potential in struggling readers by removing barriers and building learning pathways. Our goal is to enable our pupils to read for pleasure and to learn effectively."
- Deborah Salsbury, Founder -
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