Children and Young People's Transport Policy: Outcome of consultation on proposed changes to transport assistance for post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

October 16, 2024 Executive Board (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...the Executive Board of Leeds approved recommendations to implement a stepped model of transport assistance for eligible post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including limiting assistance to those living 3 or more miles from their education setting, providing Independent Travel Training, and issuing Personal Transport Allowances, effective from September 2025 with transitional arrangements.

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Purpose

The outcome of an agreed consultation will be
presented to Executive Board with a series of recommended next
steps.

Related Meeting

Executive Board - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 1.00 pm on October 16, 2024

Supporting Documents

Transport Assistance Post-16 Learners with SEND Cover Report V2 071024.pdf
Transport Assistance Post-16 Learners with SEND Report Appendix 1 EDCI V2 071024.pdf
Transport Assistance Post-16 Learners with SEND Report Appendix 2 091024.pdf
Transport Assistance Post-16 Learners with SEND Report Appendix 3 V2 071024.pdf
Transport Assistance Post-16 Learners with SEND Report Appendix 2 071024.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date16 Oct 2024
Subject to call-inYes