Lancashire County Council reviews its Home to School Transport Policy on an annual basis. New guidance was issued by the Department for Education on Home to School Transport for children of compulsory school age in June 2023. Although there are no changes to the statutory entitlement of pupils, the amended policy reflects the Department for Education's recommendations that all the information in relation to transport assistance is available to parents in one document. The previous mainstream and Special Educational Needs transport policies have therefore been amalgamated, and additional information has been provided to parents, to ensure transparency and understanding.
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the requirements of Standing Order C18 have been complied with.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 9 May 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Education and Skills
Lead director: Director of Education, Culture and Skills
Department: Education, Culture and Skills
Contact: Nan Hogg Email: nanette.hogg@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 531540, Debbie Ormerod Email: debbie.ormerod@lancashire.gov.uk.