The purpose of the report is to report back on the outcome of the consultation on changes to Faith Transport and Post 16 SEN Transport. The Council is seeking to review the current Faith Transport and Post-16 SEN Transport Policy. Following the outcomes of a programme of extensive consultation and engagement with pupils, parents, carers and other key stakeholders, the Council will amend the existing policy and procedures. The Council wants to support young people to become as independent as possible so that they can achieve their aspirations for their future. Part of this will include how they can travel safely to School 6th form or FE College
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2015
Financial: Yes;
Community Impact: Yes;
Decision due: 5 Nov 2015 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children, Schools, Families and Leisure
Lead director: Director of Young People and Families
Department: Children's Services and Safeguarding
Contact: Mike McSorley, Head of Education Excellence Email: mike.mcsorley@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 3428.
Consultation process
Events in all special schools, relevant FE colleges, capturing the views of pupils, parents and carers; online questionnaire, easy read version for relevant pupils
Consultees
Pupils, parents, carers, teachers, FE colleges, and other key stakeholders.
Exempt Report?: No