Decision details

Cabinet considered a revised home to school transport policy.

Cabinet had previously approved proposed changes to the policy specifically in relation to discretionary areas of activity. Revised government guidance, reaffirmed the Council’s updated policy and set out statutory guidance that councils must take into account when formulating policy for the rights of parents who wished to challenge entitlement and eligibility decisions regarding home to school transport. 

The appropriate policy clarifications had been made to ensure that the Council was meeting its statutory obligations.

RESOLVED

That

(1)  the revised Home to School transport policy be received; and

(2)  the officers be authorised to undertake all actions necessary to publish and implement the policy in accordance with statutory requirements.