TCES National Online School

TCES National Online School Review | Fees, Subjects, and Parent Guide

The information below has been compiled from the school's official website and trusted independent sources. We regularly review and update this page to help families make informed decisions, although details such as fees, subject availability, and support services may change over time. If you notice any inaccuracies, please feel free to contact us.

School Overview

National Online School is a UK-based online SEND school providing therapeutic online education for children and young people aged 9 to 25. Part of the TCES Group, the school specialises in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities, including autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, anxiety, EBSA, and neurodivergence.

As the UK's first Department for Education-accredited online SEND school, National Online School focuses heavily on personalised learning, emotional wellbeing, and long-term student support. The school combines academy education with therapeutic interventions and pastoral care to help students re-engage with learning in a calmer and more accessible environment.

Lessons are delivered live online in small class groups, typically with around 5 to 8 students per classroom. Students also benefit from recorded lessons, flexible learning pathways, and access to therapists, SEND specialists, and pastoral teams.

National Online School supports students through KS2, KS3, GCSE/IGCSE, A-Level, BTEC, and Functional Skills stages. The school also offers specialist online college provision for learners aged 16 to 25.

Why do families choose this school?

Small therapeutic online classes
Specialist SEND-focused education
DfE-accredited online school
Strong autism and neurodivergent support
Embedded therapy and pastoral care
Flexible online learning environment
Live interactive classes
Long-term support
Zero exclusions policy
Afterschool clubs and enrichment opportunities

Fees

National Online School does not publicly list full tuition fees on its website, as pricing depends on the student's programme, timetable, and level of therapeutic support required. Families are generally encouraged to contact the school directly for personalised fee information and placement discussions.

https://nationalonlineschool.org.uk/

Subjects

The school offers a range of subjects across key stages, including:

English
Maths
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Humanities
PSHE
Functional Skills
BTEC Qualifications

Additional support for families

National Online School is particularly recognised for its specialist therapeutic approach to SEND education. The school's multidisciplinary team includes teachers, therapists, clinicians, SENDCos, family support workers, and pastoral staff working together to support both students and families.

Additional support and features include:

SEND-friendly learning environment
Support for autistic and neurodivergent learners
Family support and communication
Attendance and reintegration support for EBSA students
Online social opportunities and clubs
Therapeutic internations integrated into learning

This makes the school particularly appealing for families seeking a highly supportive, flexible, and therapeutic alternative to mainstream education.

Parent considerations

At the time of review, we did identify some recurring issues regarding a lack of personalised support, misleading issues, and a lack of disability support, going against what was advertised. But positive reviews spoke about how the school is good for kids with ESBA, and that the therapy groups proved beneficial to their child. However, as with any online school, families may wish to ask about:

Exam centre arrangements
SEND support availability
Lesson timings for your time zone
Social and extracurricular opportunities
Technology requirements
Subject availability for specific year groups

Where to find them?

Website:

https://nationalonlineschool.org.uk/

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