65 Home to School Travel and Transport Policy - Key Decision PDF 67 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Board received the Home to
School Travel and Transport Policy, as required under the Department for
Education (DfE) Home to School Travel and Transport
Guidance (statutory guidance) 2014; the Education Act 1996; and the Education and
Inspections Act 2006.
It was noted that the Council’s current Policy
was regularly reviewed to ensure it met statutory requirements. Further to an investigation made by the Local
Government Ombudsman, the Council was asked to
consider some recommendations that would further enhance the Policy and assist
parents and carers in their understanding of school admissions and eligibility
to assistance with transport.
The revised Policy incorporated the Ombudsman’s recommendations and
there were no changes to the eligibility criteria, which were statutorily
set. It was noted
that in addition to the minor Policy amendments, a revision of the guidance
notes and application forms was in progress.
These would provide enhanced information for parents and carers and
support them with their application for assistance with transport.
Reason(s) for
Decision
The decision is required
to fulfil the Council’s statutory duty to promote the use of sustainable travel
and transport and provide assistance with transport to
eligible children and young people.
Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected
None.
Implementation
Date
With immediate
effect following approval.
RESOLVED: That the Executive
Board approve the Home to School Travel and Transport Policy 2020-21 (Statutory
School Age) for implementation, with immediate effect.