Education Made Personal
Progress Made Possible
Celebrating more than 25 years of outstanding service delivery
Teach differently. Change lives with NT&AS.
Flexible, meaningful teaching roles across the UK. Join our national community of specialist teachers
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Bespoke
Since 1998, the National Teaching & Advisory Service (NT&AS) has worked nationally with young people who face difficulty accessing education.
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Transformative
Since 1998, NT&AS has helped over 25,000 young people succeed through one-to-one teaching and collaborative support with education, health and social care professionals.
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Inclusive
Our service is built on listening to young people and their families — and tailoring support that helps them progress academically and personally.
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Building pathways
One-to-one teaching and inclusive, personalised support that improves learning, wellbeing, and future life chances.
What we do
NT&AS provides bespoke teaching programmes for children and young people facing difficulty in accessing education. We listen first, then build the right plan in partnership with young people, families, schools, local authorities and health and social care.
Teachers hold QTS and have wide SEND and subject expertise
OfSTED experienced team members (inspectors and ex‑headteachers)
Safeguarding by design — enhanced DBS, safer recruitment
Registered exam centre — OCR, Eduqas, TQUK, AQA, ASDAN
Inclusion. We champion access to education.
Partnership. We co‑design with the young person and the team around them.
Quality. We monitor outcomes and continuously refine our practice.
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Children and young people not attending school
Children and young people with medical needs, including mental health
Children and young people in care
Young people attending school who require additional, specialist support
Children and young people who are underachieving
Learners who require managed and supported transitions
Children and young people unable to access school
Children and young people with special educational needs (SEND)
Children and young people permanently excluded from school
Post‑16 young people
Children. NT&AS works with children of all ages and abilities, providing access to education that meets their needs.
Education. NT&AS provides bespoke teaching and learning packages.
Life. NT&AS raises educational outcomes, increasing opportunities and life chances.
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Person‑centred planning with the young person, their family and setting
Bespoke, one‑to‑one teaching by qualified, specialist teachers (QTS)
Robust safeguarding; recruitment, delivery, reporting
Trauma‑informed practice
Clear reporting; live, daily attendance, weekly updates, regular reports
Flexible delivery at home, in school, online or a suitable community venue
Our Impact
Our Expertise
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SEND & Disabilities
At NT&AS, we are committed to ensuring all children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can access high-quality, inclusive education
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Autism Support (PCAT)
At NT&AS, we use the Person-Centred Autism Teaching (PCAT) model to provide tailored, individualised support for children and young people on the autism spectrum
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SEMH & Mental Health
NT&AS understands that social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs can impact learning, behaviour, and wellbeing.
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Trauma-informed Practice
Safety, regulation and relationships at the heart of learning
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Developing Social Skills
Building social confidence through positive behaviour support
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Behaviour Support
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EAL Education
Supporting language development and learning for every child
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Exam Access & Inclusion
Ensuring fair opportunities for children and young people to succeed academically
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Children in Care
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"NT&AS has been amazing with our daughter. The teachers made her feel comfortable and tailored lessons around her interests."
Foster Carer
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"We have now built up to 10 hours of learning a week which is amazing after being out of education for so long."
Parent
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"Our NT&AS teachers were attentive and tuned into our daughter's needs. They knew when she needed a break or was struggling."
Parent
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“The quality of teaching and reporting from NT&AS is exceptional. They act quickly, work collaboratively with schools and families, and always deliver measurable progress for young people who were previously disengaged from education.”
Virtual School
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"Without them and their bespoke skills in teaching, I don't know how our daughter would have got back into education. Thanks so much."
Foster Carer
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“Friendly staff who work hard to find the right teachers for your child. Nothing is too much trouble. We’ve had a great experience.”
Parent
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"NT&AS consistently goes above and beyond to re-engage some of our most complex learners. Their flexible, child-centred approach and excellent communication make them an invaluable partner in improving educational outcomes"
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