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    EDUCATION TRANSPORT POLICY

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    Decision status: Approved

    Is Key decision?: No

    Is subject to call in?: No

    Decision:

    1.         To accept the report and note the observations.

    2.         To ask the Cabinet to pay particular attention to the Empty Seats Scheme when making a decision.

    3.         To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Education:

    •           That consideration should be given to modifying the Draft Education Transport Policy to designate parishes rather than distance in terms of transportation to faith schools.

    •           To look at reducing the number of forms that parents of pupils with Additional Learning Needs had to complete.

    Publication date: 23/06/2026

    Date of decision: 18/06/2026

    Decided at meeting: 18/06/2026 - Education and Economy Scrutiny Committee

    Accompanying Documents:

    • Education Scrutiny Commitee Report pdf icon PDF 377 KB
    • Appendix 1 - Draft Education Transport Policy pdf icon PDF 657 KB
    • Appendix 2 - Response form to the Consultation pdf icon PDF 11 MB
    • Appendix 3 - Public Consultation Report pdf icon PDF 258 KB
    • Appendix 4 - Learner Consultation Report pdf icon PDF 159 KB
    • Appendix 5 - Impact Assessment on Equality, Welsh Language and Socio-Economic Characteristics pdf icon PDF 515 KB
    • Appendix 6 - Update on the Work Programme and Financial Position pdf icon PDF 339 KB
    • Appendix 7 - Case Study pdf icon PDF 230 KB