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RESOLVED: That
Cabinet;
a)   
Approved the Revised Post-16 Transport Policy
attached in Appendix B incorporating the changes outlined in this
report and for this to be implemented and apply from the academic
year starting in September 2024.
b)   
Provided delegated authority to make any changes to
the policy which are necessary to ensure it remains compliant
with
 
REASONS RESOLVED:
1.   
Although the Council has a duty to prepare a Post 16
Transport Policy Statement each year, there is no statutory duty to
provide free home to school transport for Post 16 students between
16-19 years of age.
2.   
The current policy has not been reviewed in over 10
years during which time the statutory guidance has been updated,
the number of students receiving support has increased and the
contribution of £600 has remained the same. As a result, the
current policy needs to be reviewed.
3.   
There has been a significant increase in the cost of
home to school transport and the change in contribution levels
reflects this increase in cost. The proposed changes will help
ensure that the cost of Post 16 Transport does not increase the
financial burden on Council Tax payers.
 
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
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Proposal 1: Increase the Cost of a Post 16 Bus
Pass
·        
Proposal 2 – Increased Use of Personal
Budgets
·        
Proposal 3 – Transport at Start and Finish
Times
·        
Proposal 4 – Travel Assistance for
Apprentices
·        
Proposal 5 - Personal Travel Budget (PTB) for Sole
Transport Arrangements
·        
Proposal 6 – Policy Compliance
Audits
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