Decision details

To inform Members about the outcome of the post-16 SEN transport consultation and present the project proposal to conduct further consultation and engagement on the draft post-16 SEN transport policy statement for Sefton MBC (note: the draft post 16 transport policy covers all provision for learners 16-19 and 16-25 for students with learning difficulties or disabilities)

The Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Schools and Families which provided details of the outcome of the consultation process on the draft Post 16 SEN Transport Policy Statement for 2016-17.

Decision Made: That

(1)       the outcome of the consultation process on the Post 16 Transport Policy Statement for 2016-17 and proposed amendments to the consultation draft be noted;

(2)       the Post 16 Transport Policy Statement 2016/17 be approved; and

(3)       the statutory requirement to publish a Post 16 Transport Policy Statement annually be noted and Cabinet Member – Children, Schools and Families be granted delegated authority to agree any minor updates to the statement.

Reasons for Decision:

To agree changes to the Post 16 Transport Policy Statement.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

It is a statutory requirement to publish a Post 16 Transport Policy Statement and any significant changes would require further consultation.