Flexible Accredited Education Solutions For Local Authorities

At Minerva, wellbeing and quality are at the heart of everything we do. Our provision is Ofsted-registered, DfE-accredited, and recognised as a trusted national provider of online education.

7-page Ofsted Report (Read the Full Report Here)

Department for Education Accreditation (2024)

Reviewed by the Good Schools Guide

Featured on Sky News, The Sunday Times, and the Financial Times

160+ experienced teachers and mentors, led by a strong senior leadership team

Dual Enrolment or Full Transfer – students can remain on roll at your school or fully transition to MVA.

Live Lessons + Independent Study – aligned to the British curriculum, with flexibility built in.

Dedicated Personal Mentor for Every Student – transformational 1:1 weekly support that rebuilds confidence and re-engages students with learning.

Safeguarding & Attendance – fully aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, with daily and weekly reporting.

SEND & EHCP Support – full oversight from our SEND team, contributing to annual reviews and outcomes.

Exam Support – assistance with GCSE and A Level entries via our national exam network.

Trips, Clubs & Community – in-person trips, wellbeing sessions, and social clubs so students never feel isolated.

Can MVA be named in Section I of an EHCP?

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Currently, MVA cannot be named in Section I of an EHCP as we are not listed in Section 38(3) of the Children and Families Act 2014. However, we are an alternative provision commissioned by the named school or authority, funded through agreed EHCP budgets. This ensures compliance, safeguarding, and continuity of support.

Do you have examples of LA-funded success stories?

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Yes. For example:

• A student with severe anxiety joined through LA funding, re-engaged with learning, and even participated in school trips before successfully transitioning back to mainstream education.
• Another student out of education for months due to unmet needs joined MVA and is now fully engaging with lessons, thriving in the supportive online environment.

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We work with local authorities and schools to ensure funding routes are clear and straightforward.

If a student has an EHCP

• Via Local Authority (EOTAS): Parents request MVA, LA sends a formal consult, and funding is approved if needs can be met.
• Via Current School (Dual Enrolment): Schools fund MVA as an alternative provider with written approval.
  
  

If there is no EHCP

• Via Local Authority: Section 19 of the Education Act may allow funding for children unable to attend due to illness, SEND, or EBSNA.

Via Current School: Schools can fund MVA directly as an alternative provider.

MVA is a proven solution for:

• Students with EHCPs or those undergoing assessment.
• Young people experiencing EBSA / school refusal.
• Neurodivergent students who need a calmer, flexible environment.
• Students awaiting placement or reintegration (short-term online provision).
• Gifted, dual-career students (athletes, performers, carers) who need flexibility.

We currently partner with 100+ schools and Local Authorities nationwide, from inner-city academies to independent schools, offering placements that are robust, flexible, and cost-effective.

✅ DfE-accredited provision

✅ SEND-focused with a proven track record supporting EHCP outcomes

✅ Lightens the load on stretched school teams — admin, compliance, and reporting all handled

✅ Personal mentoring model that transforms student engagement

✅ Competitive fee of £8,410 per student annually (2024/25)

✅ Multiple entry points across each term for rapid placements