Councils in England Seek Overhaul of SEND School Transport Funding
England councils want to change how they pay for SEND school transport because costs are too high. Find out what changes might happen and who is affected.
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https://newsletter.tf/england-councils-ask-for-changes-to-send-school-transport-funding/
The cost of SEND school transport in England has risen to Β£2.3 billion in 2023-24. This is much higher than before and is causing problems for councils.
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https://newsletter.tf/england-councils-ask-for-changes-to-send-school-transport-funding/
Every school day starts with a journey, but not every ride is safe. ππ
Peggie Mars from Wheel Well shares what every parent should know to keep their childβs daily commute safe and worry-free because school transport safety is something parents canβt afford to overlook.
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Parents Struggle to Secure Free School Bus Passes Amid Policy Changes
A new school transport policy in North Yorkshire is causing frustration among parents, who feel they have to 'act as detectives' to secure free bus passes for their children. Under the updated rules, secondary school pupils are only eligible for free bus travel to their nearest school, instead of an... [More info]
Parents Express Concerns Over School Bus Changes in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Parents in Rhondda Cynon Taf are expressing frustration over changes to the school transport system at the start of the new academic year. Students living more than three miles from school are still eligible for free buses, but those living between two and three miles must now use local services or ... [More info]
In Leicester, the future of school students with special educational needs and disabilities has been thrown into doubt, after the city council announced it would only fund home-to-school transport for those aged 16 or over in "exceptional circumstances".
Leicester City Council to end post-16 school transport for SEND students β Channel 4 News
Many other councils are considering doing the same. This will mean many Special School children not getting the help needed to be fit for work increasing the numbers on life long out of work benefits.
In Leicester, the future of school students with special educational needs and disabilities has been thrown into doubt, after the city council announced it would only fund home-to-school transport for those aged 16 or over in "exceptional circumstances".
Queensland subsidy: Opportunities for parents & entrepreneurs π
Develop apps to streamline subsidy application process
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@STECatalunya delivered a talk last month at Escola Germans Amat i Targa about how minors travel on the school bus and what families can do so that our #Children travel safely > http://ow.ly/ZRsC50LYfSS #SchoolTransport #RoadSafety @fmapfre @amatitarga
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