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Home to School Transport Policy

 

 

To consider a report setting out the phasing out of concessionary home to school transport support as part of the ongoing transformation programme in Children’s Services.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/07/2013

Decision due: 18 Jul 2013 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Councillor Ken Pritchard, Executive Lead for Children, Schools and Families ken.pritchard@torbay.gov.uk

Lead director: Director of Children's Services and Innovation

Contact: Matt Redwood Email: matthew.redwood@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Children’s Services have carried out a four-week consultation via the web site and drop-in sessions which closed at the end of May 2013.

Consultees

Parents (via schools); South Devon College; school governors; dioceses; neighbouring Local Authorities.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To redirect resources to priority areas for Children's Services.

Key Risks: Increased cost of access to schooling for some parents if changes go ahead.

If you want to make representations contact:: Tricia Harwood telephone 01803 208245, email tricia.harwood@torbay.gov.uk, postal address, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

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