3 0 obj The guidance also sets out a recommended appeals process that is intended to be both clearer, for parents and local authorities, and more independent. Transport costs. Children of compulsory school age are entitled to free home to school transport to the nearest suitable school where the home to school distance is over three miles. The current policy circular is available on the Department's website at Circular 1996/41 - Home to school transport. 3.2 Review date This guidance will next be reviewed in 2015. Children attending their nearest school and travelling over 3 miles (2 miles if aged under 8) or from a low income family may get free school transport. FAQs. Continuing assistance with home to school/college travel cannot be guaranteed in future years. Home to school travel and transport guidance (DfE, 2014) does not include guidance on a ratio of adults to children/ young people on private school buses. The Paid-for Travel Scheme fare rate is available on the Paid-for school transport and Post-16 Transport web pages. You will usually have to complete all review stages before we will look at your complaint. We use cookies to collect information about how you use GOV.UK. While schools remain open to pupils, the council will endeavour to continue to provide home to school travel arrangements as usual, however this will be dependent on the availability of passenger assistants and drivers. Advice on how learners should behave to have a safe journey when travelling to and from school. Free school transport. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Guidance for members in Scotland. School transport entitlement to a particular school can change, depending on the year group the pupil is in and where the nearest school for that year group is in relation to their home address. Check how the new Brexit rules affect you. Guidance for ministers, local authorities and head teachers on the law on school transport and travel. The Education Act 1996 contains the law on school transport. The IASS Network, as part of the SEND Information Organisations Group, have written a 'top myths for home to school transport' information sheet for parents which aims to dispell the common myths we hear from parents about home to school transport. School Transport. A - Please check the Government website for the latest advice and guidance on COVID-19 symptoms. This provides guidance and examples on home to school travel arrangements and a checklist for putting in place local school transport policies. other organisations involved in home-to-school transport (for example, transport providers) The guidance applies to children and young people aged up to 18 receiving education or training … There have been no changes to policy or legislation. Updated guidance about transport for all post-16 students and students with SEND, older students and those in rural areas. Statutory guidance (Home to School Travel and Transport Guidance) states that the information in the policy should: Be clear and easy to understand. Some islands will remain at level 3. x�͗Ko�@����hWb��G�� �G��I��C��A New home to school travel and transport guidance The Department for Education is proposing to introduce new Home to School Travel and Transport Guidance. Explain both statutory transport provision and that provided on a discretionary basis. 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