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| Total |
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| Primary Policy | |
| The LEA offers free transport if the school is the nearest designated one, measured by the shortest, safest walking route and the statutory walking distance (2 miles) is applied.
| 124 |
| The LEA offers free transport if the school is the nearest designated one and the pupil lives a specified distance away from the school (ie more generous walking distances).
| 22 |
| No provision made except for SEN as all schools within walking distance.
| 3 |
| Other. | 1
|
| Secondary Policy | |
| The LEA offers free transport if the school is the nearest designated one, measured by the shortest, safest walking route and the statutory walking distance (3 miles) is applied.
| 144 |
| The LEA offers free transport if the school is the nearest designated one and the pupil lives a specified walking distance away from the school (ie more generous walking distances).
| 1 |
| No provision made except for SEN as all schools within walking distance.
| 2 |
| Other. | 2
|
| Offer more than one of the above. | 1
|
| Denominational Policy |
|
| The LEA will provide free transport if the pupil is attending the nearest school of the denomination desired by the parents and the statutory or specified walking distances are met.
| 41 |
| The LEA will provide free transport if the pupil is attending the nearest school of the denomination desired by the parents, the statutory or specified walking distances are met and evidence of adherence to the faith is provided.
| 44 |
| The LEA will provide free transport if the pupil is attending the nearest school of the denomination, the statutory or specified walking distances are met. Evidence of adherence to the faith may be needed and journey times or distances are limited.
| 35 |
| The LEA may assist with transport—parents may need to pay a contribution. The contribution may be waived if the children receive free school meals or the parents are in receipt of certain benefits.
| 17 |
| Each case will be assessed individually. |
6 |
| No transport provided unless the student has special needs.
| 5 |
| Special Needs Policy |
|
| Independent travel is encouraged but free transport will be provided if such provision is specified in their Statement or they have been assessed as being unable to travel independently, the most appropriate form of transport will be chosen. Mainstream policies and walking distances may apply.
| 95 |
| Each case is considered individually and a decision is taken as to whether there is a need for transport or if there are exceptional circumstances that would prevent them from attending school, for both Statemented and non-Statemented pupils. Statutory walking distances may apply.
| 23 |
| If the pupil has a Statement of SEN the distance limits do not apply and transport will be provided if it is deemed necessary. For non-Statemented pupils mainstream policies are applied.
| 14 |
| No transport provided. | 1
|
| Offer more than one of the above. | 16
|
| Post 16 | |
| Students are eligible for assistance transport if they are studying full-time, attending the nearest appropriate school/college, further than a specified distance and are aged between 16-19 years.
| 31 |
| Students or their families must be in receipt of certain benefits, be studying full-time, attend the nearest appropriate school/college, live further than the specified distance and be aged between 16-19 to receive free transport, otherwise no provision is made.
| 26 |
| A parental/student contribution is required for assistance for mainstream students if they are, studying full-time, attending the nearest appropriate school/college further than the specified distance. The contribution may be lowered or waived if the student or their family is in receipt of certain benefits.
| 23 |
| Students can apply for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Access Fund or the Learners Support Fund, to help towards the cost of travel.
| 12 |
| The LEA offers a concessionary fare/travel scheme to post 16 students studying full-time.
| 16 |
| Transport provision is discretionary. The LEA will look at the individual circumstances and the individual merits of the particular case.
| 8 |
| No transport provided unless the student has special needs.
| 14 |
| Offer more than one of the above. | 18
|
| Exceptional Circumstances |
|
| Each case will be assessed individually and transport will be provided if the LEA believe this to be necessary.
| 137 |
| Other. | 8
|
| No exceptions. | 3
|
| Offer more than one of the above. | 2
|
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