On 25 February 2025, Executive Board granted permission to consult on proposals to support delivery of Home to School Transport for children and young people with SEND. The consultation ran from 2 April to 6 May 2025. The purpose of this report is to provide an update following the consultation and make recommendations for future Home to School & Post 16 Travel and Transport Policy for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/10/2025
Decision due: 13 November 2025 by Executive Board
Contact: Director - Education, Inclusion and Provision, Director - Education, Inclusion & Provision, HBC Email: Ben.holmes@halton.gov.uk Email: Ann.Mcintyre@halton.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Following the Executive Board report agreed on 25th February
a consultation has already been undertaken.
This was launched, effective between 2nd April and 6th
May.
Two separate consultations were provided, one for parents
carers and young people which incorporated all proposals across the different
areas. A separate consultation was
provided for stakeholders and residents of Halton asking relevant questions,
alongside a request for their views on the proposals.
Information around the consultation and the link were promoted through a
variety of channels, including social medial, school and face to face events,
encouraging young people, parents, carers and residents of Halton to take part.
The findings from the consultation have been used within the report to
form the recommendations within the report.