Decision - Home to School Transport Post 16 Policy Statement 2024-25

RESOLVED: (1) That Committee approved the Home to School Transport Post 16 Policy Statement 2024-2025, for the academic year starting in September 2024, introducing a proportionate financial contribution of the same value as a CitySAVER ticket (at the time of writing, approximately 5% of actual transport costs) towards taxis and minibuses for pupils of sixth form age with special educational needs and disabilities. No contribution will be requested where families experience low income or in circumstances where the young person travels with a specialist professional ( e.g. nurse or medically trained support staff) and/or large/essential medical equipment. (2) That Committee approved the provision of home to school transport for young people of sixth form age and adult learners at the beginning and end of the establishment's day, unless there are exceptional circumstances which prevent the young person/adult from remaining on site.

The appendix compares post-16 transport contributions and low-income eligibility criteria across unitary authorities in England. Charges vary substantially, with some authorities offering reduced rates or exemptions for families receiving specified benefits and others making no charge or providing no publicly available policy.