The 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä(365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä) partners with local authorities across the UK to provide high-quality, flexible schooling for children and young people who cannot access traditional education.

Supporting Local Authorities, Empowering Success.

365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä services for local authorities

Local authorities across the UK partner with the 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä(365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä) to provide high-quality, flexible schooling for children and young people who cannot access traditional education.

Whether due to complex SEND needs, medical challenges, school anxiety, exclusion, or periods of disrupted education, 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä offers a calm, stable, expertly supported online learning environment, ensuring no learner is left behind.

Established in 1963, the 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä(365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä) has pioneered distance learning for over six decades. Our founder, Michael Young, envisioned accessible education for everyone, leading to 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä’s creation.

With over 60 years of experience in distance learning, 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä specialises in tailored educational pathways that support statutory responsibilities and help young people build confidence, engagement, and academic progress at a pace that meets their unique needs. 

Our model provides continuity where in-person provision is not possible and relieves pressure on overstretched services by offering structured and fully monitored learning programmes.

As a not-for-profit organisation, our mission is to provide high-quality education, no matter the student’s background or circumstances.

We have a strong legacy of innovation and inclusivity, and have transformed the lives of thousands of students through flexible, supported learning.

If you are the parent or carer of a child with additional needs, please see our Home Educators page.

 

Information for Home Educators
Our flexible schooling model enables LAs to meet a wide range of statutory duties by providing high-quality, personalised education for young people who require alternative, remote or blended provision.

How 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä supports local authorities

Our flexible schooling model enables LAs to meet a wide range of statutory duties by providing high-quality, personalised education for young people who require alternative, remote or blended provision.

  • Young people with SEND who require personalised pacing.
  • Students with EHCPs or awaiting assessment.
  • Medical tuition cases.
  • Pupils experiencing emotionally-based school avoidance.
  • Children recovering from trauma or long-term absence.
  • Students excluded or unable to attend mainstream.
  • In-year moves, awaiting specialist placement or provision.
  • Electively Home Educated (EHE) children supported by the LA.
  • Students in Alternative Provision or Virtual Schools.
  • Post-16 young people completing GCSE/IGCSE/A level.

Our approach is grounded in student-centred, inclusive learning and a deep understanding of the complex needs many young people face.

CASE STUDY

Working in partnership – East Sussex County Council

Watch the video below to hear how East Sussex LA uses 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä’s flexible schooling model to support young people with medical needs, anxiety-related non-attendance, and long-term disrupted education.

WHAT 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä PROVIDES FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Here’s how the 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä can support you

Structured Online Learning Environment

  • High-quality online courses developed by subject experts.
  • Self-paced, self-directed learning with accessible design.
  • “Getting Started†area to build confidence and routine.

Expert Subject Specialist Tutors

  • Qualified teachers, many of whom are current examiners.
  • Enhanced DBS checks for all tutors.
  • Specialist experience teaching students with additional needs.
  • Dedicated 1-2-1 teaching available (weekly, term-time).

Pastoral Induction & Ongoing Support

  • Three-week Pastoral Induction to build trust, familiarity and routine.
  • 1 × 30-minute pastoral support session every other week.
  • Study skills and organisation guidance.
  • Confidence building and anxiety support.
  • Help accessing mental health services when appropriate.
  • Wellbeing for Learning sessions throughout the year – Motivation, Managing Anxiety, Revision Skills.

Monitoring & Communication

  • Assignment submission tracking.
  • Engagement and platform-activity insights.
  • Scheduled updates for caseworkers and Virtual Schools.
  • Evidence suitable for PEPs, EHCP Reviews, LA safeguarding meetings, AP monitoring requirements.

Book a call with our LEA Team

Contact our team to discuss the creative ways in which 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä can support children and young people who cannot access traditional education.

AVAILABLE COURSES

Curriculum choice for LA-placed students

Courses are suitable for:

  • part-time timetables
  • home tuition support
  • core subject consolidation
  • reintegration pathways
  • phased or blended provision.

GCSE / IGCSE

  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Maths
  • Science (including Double/Triple)
  • Psychology
  • Spanish
  • Astronomy …and more.

A levels

  • English, Maths, Further Maths
  • Physics, Biology, Chemistry
  • Psychology, Sociology
  • Classical Civilisation, History of Art
  • Politics …and 20+ more options.
365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä offers one of the widest ranges of online GCSE, IGCSE and A level subjects in the UK.
365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä student Estrella

Stories from our students

One young person’s journey with 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä

For Estrella, distance learning with 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä offered a positive opportunity to continue learning in a way that suited her needs and educational goals. Personalised guidance gave her confidence and ensured she always had someone to turn to when she needed direction.

Estrella’s inspiring story highlights the importance of multiple factors including:

  • flexibility
  • tutor support
  • inclusive learning in helping students succeed where traditional schools may not have provided the right environment.

 

“The one to one tutoring was a very helpful aspect of the courses. 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä was very accommodating, patient and helpful with me.â€

Estrella
Read Estrella’s story Read more student stories
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Exams, assessment & evidence for LAs

Exam arrangements

  • Access to 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä’s network of partner centres.
  • Liaison with LA-approved centres.
  • Support with Access Arrangements in line with JCQ guidance.
  • Management of non-examined assessment (NEA) requirements.
  • Pearson Online Approved School status, enabling 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä to support online examinations for selected IGCSEs and International A levels.
  • Remote exams.

Reporting

All data provided by 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä can support:

  • EHCP annual reviews
  • PEP meetings
  • reintegration panels
  • attendance and engagement monitoring
  • AP or medical tuition quality assurance.
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Our partners

A selection of organisations that we work with

Why local authorities choose 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä

  • 60+ years of distance learning expertise.
  • A stable, safe, flexible environment for learners unable to attend school.
  • Transparent, ongoing communication with LA case workers.
  • Proven outcomes for young people with complex needs.
  • SEND-informed course design and specialist tutor support.
  • Clear evidence, tracking and reporting for statutory duties.

    Frequently asked questions

    Find key details and important information regarding our partnerships with local authorities. You can also read our General FAQs.

    We simplify SEND monitoring by providing comprehensive progress reports for Annual Reviews. LAs gain access to our 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä Progress Tracker, offering real-time data on student engagement, assignment submission rates, and tutor feedback.

    Yes. For students receiving Education Other Than At School (EOTAS), we can supplement our core curriculum with weekly 1-to-1 online teaching sessions. These 60-minute subject-specific sessions are delivered by experts and are designed to build confidence and bridge learning gaps for students who cannot access a physical classroom.

    Online learning is often a highly effective solution for students with anxiety, school refusal, or sensory processing needs. 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä’s model removes the social pressure of a classroom, allowing students to study in a safe, familiar environment. Our Pastoral Officer induction ensures a gentle transition into study, focusing on building a routine before academic pressure begins.

    As a long-standing distance learning provider, we assist parents and LAs in navigating the exam process. We have a nationwide network of partnership exam centres experienced in accommodating private candidates. We provide guidance on applying for access arrangements (such as extra time or a scribe) to ensure the student is supported during their assessments.

    Our Pastoral Support model is specifically designed for students who need more than just academic help. It includes a 30-minute 1-to-1 meeting every fortnight with a Pastoral Officer. These sessions focus on time management, motivation, and mental wellbeing, helping students stay on track with their EHCP outcomes.

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    Contact our dedicated LEA Team to learn more and begin your partnership with 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä today.

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