Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 12, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion, the Executive resolved to:   a)    Approve the 2025/26 Post 16 Local Transport Policy Statement (as set out in Appendix A) which details a new stepped model of assistance for eligible Post 16 and Post 19 learners with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) b)    Agree the increased annual cost, now totally £1,032, for Post 16 pay seats on contracted school buses and the FE SEND travel contribution. c)    Agree to the publication of the approved Policy on the Somerset Council website to meet the statutory requirements as stipulated by the Department for Education d)    Agree that as part of the next annual review for the 2026/27 Policy Statement, the relevant Scrutiny Committee will have an opportunity to review and consider the proposed policy.