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Home to School Transport Policy (inc. SEND)

To provide an update on the outcome of the public consultation on proposed new Home to School Transport and Travel Assistance policies

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: None Specific;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/12/2020

Decision due: 25 Mar 2021 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Business and Economic Development - David Cornish

Lead director: Director, Children's Services - Helen Watson

Department: Learning Achievement and Partnerships

Contact: Sal Thirlway Email: sal.thirlway@wokingham.gov.uk Tel: 0118 908 8238.

Reference Number: WBC1177

Reason For Consideration: To note the feedback received from the public consultation on the consultation drafts of the Home to School Transport and Travel Assistance policies. Agree further work to amend and refine the wording of the Home to School Transport Policy and Travel Assistance Policy, where respondents have indicated opportunities to clarify the meaning of particular words or sections. Agree further work to develop an Equality Impact Assessment related to the Home to School Transport and Travel Assistance Policies as they are updated to reflect the feedback from public consultation. Agree to submit the updated Home to School Transport and Travel Assistance Policies for Member Approval in 2021, ahead of relevant statutory deadlines relating to closure of school admissions.

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  • Home to School Transport Policy (inc. SEND)