Decision Maker: Director for Children and Families
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
To agree the parent/student level of
contribution towards post 16 home to school and college travel
assistance for the academic year 2025/26
To agree the parent/student level of
contribution towards post 16 home to school and college travel
assistance for mainstream and SEND students for the academic year
2025-26 as
• £800 for non-low income students
• £632 for low-income students
Payment will continue to be accepted as a lump sum, termly or by
monthly direct debit.
The contribution level is reviewed annually. A
range of options were considered between a zero increase and full
cost recovery based upon mainstream costs (SEND transport costs are
much higher). The cost to the authority for providing travel
assistance continues to rise each year, and these charges represent
a significant subsidy by the authority for most students
supported.
Publication date: 10/01/2025
Date of decision: 16/12/2024