Issue details

Home to School Transport & Post 16 Travel Policy 2025-26

Existing policies for Home to School and Post 16 travel have been reviewed and updated in accordance with DfE guidance which has been issued in recent years. Existing discretionary provision has been reviewed and consulted upon and has informed the update that primarily aims to improve the accessibility of the document, ease of understanding and improved use.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: - Affects more than 1 division;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2025

Decision due: 17 Jun 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Young People’s Services

Lead director: Director of Children's Services

Contact: Stephen Good, Home to School Transport Programme Manager.

Consultation process

The policies and proposals were consulted upon with members of the public between 23rd January 2025 and 9th March 2025. Existing service users and stakeholders were notified directly via post/email. Notification was also sent via social media, newsletters and publications and a series of online engagement events/meetings. Feedback was received in the form of a survey.

Consultees

Existing service users and their families, schools, officers, general public, and other key stakeholders linked/involved in Home to School Travel and education.

Plan Reference: 2025/076