The National Online School (NOS) is an alternative, online SEND provision providing specialist therapeutic education to neurodiverse students who have special educational needs typically associated with autism (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and associated disorders.

Our therapeutic approach nurtures and supports students to finding their talents and skills and give them the best opportunities for positive social, emotional, and academic outcomes. We never exclude students; we never give up on them.

The National Online School offers a full curriculum and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 9 to 25 who cannot attend school. This can be for a variety of reasons and can be linked to school anxiety, special educational needs, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), or where a current school isn't meeting needs. Students attending our school typically have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), but we also support those who are either at the start of the EHCP process or without an EHCP.

We offer the core subjects of English, Maths and Science plus additional subjects. We can support students in taking GCSEs and A levels, including providing invigilators in the family home where needed. Our experienced and qualified therapy team offers speech and language, occupational therapy and creative arts psychotherapy (Music, Art, and Drama Therapy) based on our assessments of each child's need.

The National Online School approach

Our team work collaboratively with each student and their family (plus school and Local Authority where appropriate). Depending on the proposed outcome for the student we can support students back into education following an initial 12 week of therapeutic education and psychoeducation which supports reintegration. Or we can support as a viable long-term alternative to mainstream schools.