Decision details

REVIEW OF DISCRETIONARY POLICIES APPLICABLE TO HOME TO SCHOOL TRANSPORT

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Implemented

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To consider the discretionary policy on transport for pupils seeking denominational education.

Decision:

THAT there should be no change to the current policy pending the outcome of the government’s transport review and the Council’s cross-cutting best value review of transport.

Reasons for the decision:

The current policy ensures that all children offered a place at an aided school can access the school regardless of transport cost, and consequently the schools remain fully inclusive.

Alternative options considered:

Not Applicable.

Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;

Publication date: 22/07/2004

Date of decision: 15/07/2004

Decided at meeting: 15/07/2004 - Cabinet

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