Proposal to Change the School Transport Appeals Process
October 27, 2021 Director of Corporate Services (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Director of Corporate Services approved recommendations to change the school transport appeals process on 27/10/2021. The Student Support Appeals Committee will be disestablished and replaced by an Independent Transport Appeals Panel. The council will pilot the new panel arrangements from November 2021 and begin updating its school transport policy.
Full council record
Purpose
Following a decision issued by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, the county council needs to change the way it considers appeals against decisions on school transport. This report proposes the disestablishment of the Student Support Appeals Committee and its replacement with alternative arrangements that will meet the statutory guidance and the findings of the Ombudsman.
Decision
The Director of Corporate Services, following consultation with the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Urgency Committee, approved the recommendation as set out in the report.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 27 Oct 2021 |