Freedom of information response
Post 16 Transport
I am writing to request the following information regarding children and young people in relation to Post 16 transport: -
1. Are there any planned changes to the local authorities post 16 transport policy? If so:
● Please provide us with details of the proposed changes including but not limited to details of any funding cuts, a breakdown of any funding cuts, how the changes are going to be implemented and from when.
● How many children are the local authority currently providing transport for and what is the cost of this?
● Where there is going to be a possible loss of transport, what alternative is going to be offered?
● Has an equality and impact assessment been carried out with regards to the children and young people that will be affected by these changes, funding cuts/loss of transport? If so, please provide us with a copy of any documentation relating to this.
I am writing to request the following information regarding children and young people in relation to Post 16 transport: -
1. Are there any planned changes to the local authorities post 16 transport policy? If so:
● Please provide us with details of the proposed changes including but not limited to details of any funding cuts, a breakdown of any funding cuts, how the changes are going to be implemented and from when.
A contribution will be introduced for all families applying for Post 16 transport required from September 2024. Families will be provided with information from 15th April 2024.
Approved budget savings proposals relating to Post 16 can be viewed via the following link.
The contribution is £23.69 per week. This is reduced to £11.85 per week for low-income families.
● How many children are the local authority currently providing transport for and what is the cost of this?
We currently transport 101 Post 16 students at the cost of £658, 061.00.
● Where there is going to be a possible loss of transport, what alternative is going to be offered?
The council is not ending transport for Post 16 students. The council is looking to provide independent travel training as an option young people.
● Has an equality and impact assessment been carried out with regards to the children and young people that will be affected by these changes, funding cuts/loss of transport? If so, please provide us with a copy of any documentation relating to this.
The Equality Impact Assessment can be viewed via the following link (page 47)