Post 16 transport policy statement 2024-25

Overview

Each year local authorities are required to consult young people of sixth form age and their parents as well as other stakeholders on the Post 16 Transport Policy Statement before it is finalised.

The Post-16 Transport Policy Statement outlines the help that might be available through the Council, schools, colleges and transport operators to help young people of sixth form age and adult learners aged 19+ who have an Education Health and Care plan (EHC plan) to get to school and college. It includes information about:

• fares and concessions;
• the Council’s home to school/college transport policy for learners with an EHC plan; and
• contact details for schools and colleges.

Why your views matter

The aim of the consultation is to check that the Transport Policy Statement gives clear and accurate information. We would like to gather views from young people, parents and other interested parties.

At this stage, changes to the 2024/25 transport policy statement relate to amended dates and contact details. There may be updates to travel costs before the start of the 2024/25 academic year and we will amend these as soon as changes are confirmed, either prior to publication or after. 

There are no substantial changes to the policy around the help from the Council that is available to young people. 

You can leave your comments on page 2 of the survey but you should first read the draft policy statement found in the ‘related’ section below.