Purpose

The SEND travel policy has been
reviewed and rewritten in line with new Department for Education
guidance. It has also been updated to clarify the eligibility
criteria and to outline all travel support options for SEND
children and young people more clearly.

This policy review aims to:
· 
Make the information easier for parents and carers to
understand.
· 
Make it easier for consistent decisions to be made.
· 
Ensure we are aligned with the DfE requirements.
· 
Ensure that we are making the most efficient use of resources.

Decision

To agree to the implementation of the new SEND
Home to School Travel Policy.

Reasons for the decision

The B&NES Home to School Transport Policy required
updating due to new statutory guidance issued in January 2024. The
policy had become outdated, causing confusion for parents and
operational difficulties within the team.
 
The Policy has been updated to meet this new guidance, and
to allow for consistent decision making under the policy. This will
allow the Council to better manage our resources.

Alternative options considered

None.