Consultations: Home to School Transport policy changes, 2024

Current wording

Currently references parent/carer

Proposed change

Changed to parent/guardian

Current wording

Currently references incorrect teams and personnel such as CBC Transport team, Commissioning and entitlement team, Strategic lead

Proposed change

Changed to the school transport team and correct personnel such as the school transport manager.

Current wording

Currently states ‘suitable qualifying school’ for mainstream students.

Proposed change

Removed the word ‘suitable’ as it’s the nearest school which is the qualifying school

Current wording

Currently states: statement of special educational needs or an EHCP

Proposed change

Statement of special educational needs removed as this has been phased out.

Current wording

Currently references children or young people with or without an EHCP

Proposed change

Changed to children or young people with SEND because not all students with SEND have an EHCP

1. Introduction (current)

1.1 This policy sets out for who and in what way Central Bedfordshire Council (the Council) will provide travel assistance to enable children of compulsory school age to travel between home and school. Where a child has repeated a school year and is therefore in a class below their chronological age, they will continue to be assessed under this policy until they have completed year 11.

1. Introduction (proposed change)

1.1 This policy sets out for whom and in what way Central Bedfordshire Council (the Council) will provide travel assistance to enable children of compulsory school age (term after the 5th birthday until the end of Year 11) to travel between home and school. Where a child has repeated a school year and is therefore in a class below their chronological age, they will continue to be assessed under this policy until they have completed year 11.

3. Responsibilities of the Council (current)

3.1.4 Monitor the take-up of services to ensure that access is fair and equitable and that hard to reach groups and those who are most vulnerable are aware of their entitlement.

3. Responsibilities of the Council (proposed change)

3.1.4 Monitor the take-up of services to ensure that access is fair and equitable and that hard-to-reach groups and those who are most vulnerable are aware of their entitlement by working closely with other departments who may be supporting those vulnerable and hard-to-reach.

4.2 Eligibility – low-income family (current)

4.2.5 Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get).

4.2.6 Evidence will be required on an annual basis.

4.2 Eligibility – low-income family (proposed change)

4.2.5 Universal Credit – [deleted text] your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get).

4.2.6 Evidence will be required on an annual basis of the parent/guardian benefit entitlement.

4.3 Eligibility – SEND (current)

4.3.1 A child undergoing formal assessment for an EHCP will have their transport needs considered alongside that process. A decision will be made based on evidence from a range of sources such as the SENDCO at the child’s school, educational psychologist and medical professionals.

4.3 Eligibility – SEND (proposed change)

4.3.1 A child undergoing formal assessment for an EHCP will have their transport needs considered alongside that process. A decision will be made based on evidence from a range of professionals who work with the child.

4.3.6 Where a child has a special educational need, disability or mobility problem but do not have an EHCP, it will be necessary for a SEN Transport Needs Assessment to be completed by the child’s parent/carer. Supporting evidence must be provided by the SENDCO at the child’s school, a medical consultant or CAMHS which will be considered along with any other supporting evidence provided by the parent/carer.

4.3.6 Where a child has a special educational need, disability or mobility problem but does not have an EHCP or is undergoing formal assessment, supporting evidence must be provided from a range of professionals who work with the child.

Not currently within the policy.

4.3.7 Arrangements may be made for a child below statutory school age with SEND to attend a special school nursery or a similar setting offering a special needs provision. When making such arrangements the normal eligibility criteria for children of primary school age will apply.

Legislatively we need to provide this and we already do, but the policy was not clear.

7. Walking Routes (current)

7.1. The distance between home and school is measured, using the Council’s electronic geographical information system, from the pupil’s home gate or drive nearest to the school to the nearest pedestrian gate to the school grounds, by way of the shortest available walking route. An available route is one along which a child, accompanied as necessary, may walk with reasonable safety. The route may include footpaths, bridleways and other pathways and recognised roads.

5. Statutory Walking Distances (proposed change)

The distance between home and school is measured, using the Council’s electronic geographical information system, from the pupil’s property boundary to the nearest pedestrian gate at the school grounds, by way of the shortest available walking route. An available route is one a child, accompanied where necessary, may walk with reasonable safety. The route may include footpaths, bridleways and other pathways and recognised roads.

The Department for Education Statutory guidance states: "The statutory walking distances are used to determine whether a child is eligible for free travel to school. They are the distance beyond which a child who is attending their nearest suitable school is eligible for free travel arranged by their local authority. Where a child lives within the statutory walking distance (and is not eligible for free travel on any of the other grounds set out in this guidance) the parent is responsible for arranging their child’s travel to school. There is no expectation that the child will walk. It is for the parent to determine what arrangements would be suitable for their child."

4.4. Unsafe route eligibility (current)

4.4.1.Where a child is not eligible for transport to the nearest suitable qualifying school because it is under the relevant distance threshold and the parent believes the nature of the route is unsafe for the child to walk (accompanied by an adult where a parent/carer would normally be expected to do so), they should contact the CBC Transport Team stating why believe route to be unsafe. CBC Transport Team will then assess the route.

4.4.2.If a route subsequently becomes available, parents/carers will be notified that travel assistance will be removed from the following term, with a minimum notice period of 6 weeks.

7.2. The Council recognises that some routes to school may be “unavailable”. A route is considered by the Council to be unavailable when a child could not be expected to walk to school, accompanied as necessary by an appropriate adult, in reasonable safety.

7.2.1. Where a child lives within the statutory walking distance but it is assessed as unavailable and cannot be sufficiently improved, travel assistance will be provided, unless an alternative walking route under the statutory distance is available. The Council does not have to assess the most direct or convenient route – any route that is available within the maximum distance means travel assistance will not be provided.

7.2.2. The Council may review “unavailable” routes. In the event that a previously unavailable route becomes available following work to make it safer, travel assistance will be withdrawn from the following term for children living within the statutory walking distance.

This section has been rewritten to be clearer. Key differences are highlighted in yellow.

5.1 Unsafe walking route (proposed change)

A child is eligible for free travel to school if:

• They attend their nearest qualifying [removed ‘suitable’] school, and
• it is within the statutory walking distance of their home, and
• the nature of the route means they could not be expected to walk there in reasonable safety even if accompanied by a responsible adult, and
• there is no alternative route within the statutory walking distance that they would be able to walk in reasonable safety, even if accompanied by a responsible adult.

When assessing whether a route can be walked in reasonable safety, local authorities will consider the whole of the route. This will include, for example, any sections that use footpaths or bridleways, as well as sections that use roads. We will consider a range of risks such as canals, rivers, ditches, speed of traffic and fields of vision for the pedestrian and motorist. If as a result of improvements, a route is made acceptable, parents/guardians will be notified that travel assistance will be removed from the following term, with a minimum notice period of 6 weeks.

Department for Education Statutory Guidance states: "Reasons such as the parent’s working pattern or the fact they have children attending more than one school, on their own, will not normally be considered good reasons for a parent being unable to accompany their child. These apply to many parents and, in most circumstances, it is reasonable to expect the parent to make suitable arrangements to fulfil their various responsibilities (for example, their responsibilities as an employee and as a parent)."

4.5 Residential schools (current)

4.5.2.3 Weekly boarding – travel assistance will be provided to school on Monday and from school on Friday each week.

4.5.4 The Council encourages the parent/carer to make their own travel arrangements and appropriate costs will be reimbursed (e.g. mileage costs). Where transport is provided, one parent/carer may choose to be transported with the child to act as a passenger assistant, where it results in the most efficient use of the Council’s resources.

5.2 Residential schools (proposed change)

5.2.2 Weekly boarding – travel assistance will be provided twice each week.

5.2.4 The Council encourages the parent/guardian to make their own travel arrangements and appropriate costs will be reimbursed (e.g. mileage costs or a personal transport budget). [Deleted text].

Parents can arrange their own passenger assistant if they wish.

4.6. Children excluded from school: (current)

4.6. Children excluded from school: 4.6.1.Where a child is permanently excluded from school, they will be provided with travel assistance in line with the above criteria to their new school provided it is the nearest suitable school – this includes alternative provisions. Where a child is permanently excluded from their nearest suitable school, the next closest suitable school will apply.

4.6.2.Where a child receives a fixed term exclusion and is required to attend an alternative provision, travel assistance will be provided.

4.8. Education other than at school

4.8.1. Where the Council arranges for a child to receive education other than in school, this provision will be considered the nearest suitable qualifying school. The Council will consider travel assistance where a child meets the usual criteria for travel assistance, has been placed in the setting by the Council and either:

• Has been permanently excluded or is at risk of permanent exclusion
• Is unable to attend the designated setting due to exceptional circumstances (evidence required)
• Is dual registered.

This section has been moved and amalgamated into section 5.3

5.3 Children excluded from school and/or receiving education other than school (EOTAS)

5.3.1 Where a child is permanently excluded from school, they will be provided with travel assistance in line with the above criteria to their new school provided it is the nearest [deleted ‘suitable’] school – this includes alternative provisions. Where a child is permanently excluded from their nearest [deleted ‘suitable’] school, the next closest [deleted ‘suitable’] school will apply. Due to the nature of transport requests and the timeframe required to set this up (15 working days), it is preferrable to offer parental mileage until transport can be arranged.

5.3.2 Where a child receives a fixed term exclusion and is required to attend an alternative provision, due to the nature of transport requests and the timeframe required to set this up (15 working days), it is preferable to offer parental mileage. The Council will require the start and end date of the exclusion.

5.3.3 Where the Council arranges for a child to receive education other than in school, this provision will be considered the nearest qualifying school. The Council will consider travel assistance where a child meets the usual criteria for travel assistance, has been placed in the setting by the Council and either:

• Is at risk of permanent exclusion and the case has been presented to and agreed by the Vulnerable Learners Panel.
• Is unable to attend the designated setting due to exceptional circumstances, (evidence required)
• Where a child is registered at more than one educational establishment (dual registered), e.g. SEND Students with more than one placement, children of no fixed abode might be registered at more than one school, and other children may be registered at a hospital school or a special school on a temporary basis. This does not include alternative provisions or pupil referral units arranged and funded by a school.

   

4.9. Home address (current)

4.9.1. Where two parents have joint custody and a child lives at two addresses, travel assistance will be considered for both addresses. The school must be the nearest qualifying school to one of the addresses (see section 5), both addresses must be within Central Bedfordshire and second address must either be on an existing route or it be possible to reroute an existing route in the case of SEND transport.

4.9.2. Children with SEND will be transported to respite provision where this is requested by the allocated social worker.

5.5 Home address (proposed change)

5.5.1 Transport applications are assessed on the student’s primary address (where they usually reside and the address registered with school admissions, the school and any child benefit or low-income benefit entitlement).

5.5.2 Where two parents have joint custody and a child lives at two addresses, travel assistance may be considered for both addresses. A new application is required for the 2nd address and must meet the usual qualifying criteria. The 2nd address must be on an existing route, or it be possible to reroute an existing route in the case of SEND transport.

5.5.3 Children with SEND will be transported to respite provision to and from their education establishment on weekdays, during term time where this is requested by the allocated social worker.

5. Qualifying school (current)

5.1. For a child without an EHCP, the nearest suitable qualifying school will be the nearest or catchment mainstream school. This includes:

• Community, foundation and voluntary schools
• Community or Foundation special schools
• Pupil Referral Units
• Maintained nursery schools
• Free Schools
• City technology colleges, city colleges for the technology of the arts or academies, including free schools and University Technical Colleges.

5.2. For a child with an EHCP, this is the school or nearest (where 2 or more are named) school named on their EHCP. This includes special education provisions, which may include an independent school.

5.4. The Council will not provide travel assistance to a school which is not the catchment or nearest suitable qualifying school based on parental preference, including to single sex schools or on the basis religion or belief (except as stated in 4.2 and 5.2).

6. Qualifying school (proposed change)

6.1 For a child without an EHCP, the nearest [deleted ‘suitable’] qualifying school will be the nearest [deleted catchment] mainstream school. This includes:

• Community, foundation and voluntary schools
• Community or Foundation special schools
• Pupil Referral Units
• Maintained nursery schools
• Free Schools
• City technology colleges, city colleges for the technology of the arts or academies, including free schools and University Technical Colleges
• Any of the above list outside of Central Bedfordshire.

Rewritten for clarity.

6.2 For children with SEND, an independent school can also be a qualifying school where this is named on the child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan) or statement, or it is the nearest of two or more schools named.

Moved to Section 12.2 and amalgamated as part of Section 12: Circumstances where transport will not be provided.

5.6. Discretionary eligibility (current)

In certain circumstances, the Council may consider providing travel assistance to a child who would not otherwise qualify. This will be considered where a child lives within the statutory walking distance and attends the catchment or nearest suitable qualifying school in the following circumstances:

5.6.1. Children with temporary medical problems may be given travel assistance where they are unable to walk to school due to a temporary medical condition. The parent/carer will need to provide medical evidence for this to be considered and if awarded, the travel assistance will be provided for a fixed period, with a review date set.

5.6.2. Children whose parent/carer has a disability or medical condition may be provided with travel assistance where they are primary school age and their parent/carer is unable to accompany them on their walk to school due to a disability or medical condition. The parent/carer will need to provide medical evidence.

5.6.3. Children who are Looked After may be provided with travel assistance to continue to attend their school for up to 12 weeks where the child is living in the Council area and in a temporary foster placement. After 12 weeks, any travel assistance would be assessed by Children’s Social Care.

5.6.4. Siblings placed at different schools may be offered travel assistance if the parent/carer needs to accompany or transport children to different schools and this is not possible due to the timeframes involved. It is expected that siblings would attend the same school where possible.

This has been removed as there is no statutory requirement for the Council to provide this. This will not affect any current students.

Such cases will be considered on a case by case basis.

5.6.5. Exceptional circumstances will be considered on an individual basis to vulnerable groups who do not meet the above criteria. If a parent/carer believes they have exceptional circumstances, they should complete an application form and provide details of the circumstances. The Council may require you to provide supporting evidence.

This section has been rewritten for clarity. Key changes in yellow.

6.5 Discretionary considerations (proposed change)

In certain circumstances, the Council may consider providing travel assistance to a child who would not otherwise qualify. This will be considered on an individual basis and may include but not limited to the following circumstances:

• Children with temporary medical problems attending their nearest qualifying school [deleted text].
• Primary-aged children whose parent/guardian has a disability or medical condition.
• Children who are Looked After may be provided with travel assistance to continue to attend their school for up to 12 weeks where the child is living in the Council area and in a temporary foster placement. After 12 weeks, any travel assistance would be assessed by Children’s Social Care.
• SEND students who would not usually qualify and attend a specialist school. For example, in some cases where siblings attend a school in a different direction, transport may be provided for the SEND student.

  6.5.1 Exceptional circumstances will be considered on an individual basis to vulnerable groups who do not meet the above criteria. If a parent/guardian believes they have exceptional circumstances, they should complete an application form and provide details of the circumstances. The Council may require the applicant to provide supporting evidence.

6. Travel assistance offered (current)

6.1. The Council will endeavour to follow established best practice in the provision of the most cost effective and appropriate home to school travel assistance for each entitled child, taking into account their own individual needs. It will make arrangements that enable an eligible child to reach school without such stress, strain or difficulty that would prevent them from benefiting from the education provided.

7. Travel assistance offered (proposed change)

7.1 The Council will endeavour to follow established best practice in the provision of the most cost effective and appropriate home to school travel assistance for each entitled child, considering their individual needs. It will make arrangements that enable an eligible child to reach school without stress, strain or difficulty that would prevent them from benefiting from the education provided.

6.2. Sustainable travel (current)

6.2.1. The Council has legal duties under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 to promote sustainable travel for children. This includes:

• Assessment of travel and support needs
• Audit of sustainable travel and transport infrastructure that may be used when travelling to or from school
• Strategy to develop sustainable travel and transport infrastructure
• Promotion of sustainable travel

6.3. Various forms of travel assistance will be considered. The arrangement offered will be designed to allow the child to travel in reasonable safety and reasonable comfort whilst making the most appropriate use of public funds to ensure a cost-effective provision. Priority will be given to travel assistance that helps to develop independence and life skills. Types of assistance offered include:

6.3.1. Travel pass for use on public transport

6.3.2. Mileage payment to cover mileage costs paid to parents/carers to transport their child to school. This will be offered where it is the most cost-effective solution. Payments are based on the distance between home and school and covers two return journeys per day.

6.3.3. Independent travel training (ITT) may be provided to children with SEN.

• Plans to encourage independent travel should be put in place by the school and parents/carers, working in partnership to mutually agreed targets. For secondary-aged children with an EHCP, this may also form part of their school curriculum where this is identified as a need.
• ITT will support the child to develop skills and confidence to travel more independently, for example by walking to school or travelling on public transport.

6.3.4. Cycle scheme

6.3.5. Travel pass to travel on Council contracted services

6.3.6. Personal transport budget will be considered in exceptional circumstances where other options do not meet the needs of the family. Enquiries can be made to the transport team.

6.3.7. A wheelchair accessible vehicle, if required

6.3.8. A taxi, in exceptional circumstances where no alternative mode of transport which provides a suitable journey to school and meets the child’s needs are available.

These last two points above (6.3.7 and 6.3.8) are already considered in the assessment and appropriate transport provided if necessary. Therefore, this does not need to be specified in the updated policy.

7.2 Sustainable travel (proposed change)

7.2.1 The Council has a legal duty under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 to promote sustainable travel for children. This includes:

• Assessment of travel and support needs for the journey to and from school
• Audit of sustainable travel and transport infrastructure that may be used when travelling to or from school where a walking route to the school [from within its designated eligibility area] has been flagged and subsequently categorised as unsuitable
• Strategy to develop sustainable travel and sustainable transport infrastructure
• Promotion of sustainable travel options.

7.3 Various forms of travel assistance will be considered. The arrangement offered will be designed to allow the child to travel in reasonable safety and reasonable comfort whilst making the most appropriate use of public funds to ensure a cost-effective provision. Priority will be given to travel assistance that helps to develop independence and life skills. Types of assistance offered include:

7.3.1 Travel pass for use on public transport

7.3.2 Mileage payment to cover mileage costs paid to parents/guardians to transport their child to school. This will be offered where it is the most cost-effective solution, or best suits the needs of a child. Payments are based on the distance between home and school and covers two return journeys per day.

7.3.3 Independent travel training (ITT) may be provided to children with SEND. This will be facilitated outside of the School transport team by a range of professionals who understand a child's needs.

• Plans to encourage independent travel should be put in place by the school and parents/guardians, working in partnership to mutually agreed targets. For secondary-aged children with an EHCP, this may also form part of their school curriculum where this is identified as a need.
• ITT will support the child to develop skills and confidence to travel more independently, for example by walking to school or travelling on public transport.

7.3.4 Cycle scheme CBC have a bikeability school cycle scheme, but this is not arranged by the school transport team. Information for this scheme can be found on the CBC website Sustainable modes of travel | Central Bedfordshire Council

7.3.5 Travel pass to travel on Council contracted school bus or SEND services.

7.3.6 Personal transport budget will be considered in exceptional circumstances where other options do not meet the needs of the family. Enquiries can be made to the school transport team.

7.3.7. A wheelchair accessible vehicle, if required.

7.4 The travel assistance provided will usually be the one which is most cost effective to the Council whilst meeting the needs of the child.

7.5 Where travel assistance is provided through a Council contracted service, for example a school bus, pick-up/set-down points will usually be arranged to support independent travel. It will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure the child is at the pick-up point on time. In the case of children with SEND needs, pick-up and drop off may be from the child’s home. Where this is the case a responsible adult must be home.

7.6 A child may be required to walk to catch a bus and/or walk from the drop-off point to school. This will be up to one mile at each end of the journey. The child’s age, needs and the suitability of the route will be considered, but the parent/guardian will be expected to accompany them if required.

7.7 When offering travel assistance, the Council will follow best practice in terms of the maximum journey time appropriate for a child:

• For a primary-age child, this is 45 minutes each way
• For a secondary-age child, this is 75 minutes each way

7.7.1 This may be exceeded in certain circumstances, for example in exceptional traffic or weather conditions, or where a child attends a specialist school or provision some distance from the home address.

6.8. Provision of Passenger Assistants (PA) (current)

Provision of Passenger Assistants (PA) is considered where the Transport Needs Assessment considers that this is required for the health and safety of the child, driver or anyone else in the vehicle. This will be reviewed as part of the annual review. PAs are generally provided where a child has a significant physical disability, a medical condition requiring immediate treatment or significant behavioural difficulties which present a health and safety risk to themselves or others.

6.8.1. PAs are given a range of training including emergency first aid and moving and handling of equipment or mobility aids. If a child has specific needs which requires specialist training, the Council will consider the request and the training which is required. On occasion, the driver may fulfil this role.

7.8. Provision of Passenger Assistants (PA) (proposed change)

Provision of Passenger Assistants (PA) is considered where [deleted text] required for the health and safety of the child, driver or anyone else in the vehicle. This will be reviewed as part of the annual review. PAs are generally provided where a child has a significant physical disability, a medical condition requiring immediate treatment or significant behavioural difficulties which present a health and safety risk to themselves or others.

7.8.1 PAs are all PATS (Passenger Assistant Training Scheme) trained which is a nationally recognised training scheme which includes basic first aid and moving and handling of equipment or mobility aids. If a child has specific needs which requires specialist training, the Council will consider the request and the training which is required. On occasion, the driver may fulfil this role.

10. Pupil behaviour (current)

10.1 It is expected that children will behave to an acceptable standard whilst being transported to school. Parents/carers will receive of copy of the Pupil Behaviour Code of Conduct when they are awarded a place on school transport.

10. Pupil behaviour (proposed change)

10.1 It is expected that children will behave to an acceptable standard whilst being transported to school. Parents/guardians will receive of copy of the Pupil Behaviour Code of Conduct when they are awarded a place on school transport. Updated Codes of Conduct are published via the council’s website.

11. When School transport does not operate (current)

There will be occasions when vehicle does not operate; this may be because of bad weather including flooding where it is not possible for the vehicle to travel safely. In these circumstances, the parent/carer may decide to make alternative arrangements to transport the child school. This will be entirely at parent’s discretion and own costs. The parent/carer will also be responsible for the return journey should conditions not have improved sufficiently for school transport to be provided. In all circumstances where a child been taken to school by transport, arrangements will be made to return the child home or to a place of safety.

This has been removed from the updated policy because return home transport cannot be guaranteed if severe weather conditions mean transport cannot be safely provided.

11. When School transport does not operate (proposed change)

There will be occasions when a vehicle does not operate, for example, as a result of severe weather events. In these circumstances, the parent/guardian may decide to make alternative arrangements to transport the child to school. This will be entirely at the parent’s discretion and own costs. The parent/guardian will also be responsible for the return journey should conditions not have improved sufficiently for school transport to be provided. [deleted text]

12. Circumstances where transport will not be provided (current)

12.1. Travel assistance will be provided at the beginning and end of the school day. Any travel outside of this provision will be the responsibility of the parent/carer. This includes a child staying after school for a detention or after school club, attending a medical appointment or having to leave school early due to illness or exclusion. Where a child is attending a specialist or alternative education setting and has a school day that starts later or finishes earlier, the Council will make reasonable adjustments to facilitate their attendance.

12. Circumstances where transport will not be provided (proposed change)

12.1 Travel assistance will be provided at the beginning and end of the school day. Any travel outside of this provision will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. This includes transition days, exams which start or end later than the normal school day, staying after school for a detention or after school club, attending a medical appointment or having to leave school early due to illness or exclusion. Where a child is attending a specialist or alternative education setting and has a school day that starts later or finishes earlier, the Council will make reasonable adjustments to facilitate their attendance.

12.2 A child will be ineligible for travel assistance where he or she attends a school which is not the nearest qualifying school where this is a result of parental preference, including to schools within the same pyramid or academy trust, single sex schools or on the basis religion or belief (except as stated in 4.2 and 6.2) When expressing a preference for a school other than the nearest qualifying school, parents and guardians are strongly advised to consider their commitment to providing transport for the whole duration of a child’s attendance at that school and to consider whether their ability to provide or pay for that transport is likely to continue over that period of time.

12.3 Particular care should be taken when using a concessionary seat on school transport (Section 9.1). These seats are subject to removal with a minimum of two weeks’ notice if required for new passengers who have eligibility for a seat. The withdrawal of a concessionary seat alone will not be considered as grounds for an appeal for assistance from the Council. Parents/guardians should consider whether they are likely to be able to make their own arrangements should this occur before taking up a school place or moving house.

12.4 Where a child is withdrawn by a parent/guardian from one school and placed in another school, travel assistance will not be provided unless the child is eligible, under the terms of this Policy, from the home address to the new school. Such a transfer of school will be regarded as an expression of parental preference.

Admission choices should not be made on the assumption that the same transport eligibility rules will apply throughout a child’s education.