Agenda item

Members were supportive of the proposed amendments to the narrative of the consultation document as detailed below.

Decisions:

That approval be granted to consult on the Draft Home to School Travel Policy 2017 commencing the 5^th December 2016 until 16^th January 2017subject to the following amendments:

1.      To the consultation document as contained within the circulated report under the proposed changes table (Page 99) Secondary pupil (Welsh Medium) Pupil D to read: Attends YG Ystalyfera but it is not their nearest suitable secondary education provision but is their nearest suitable school for Welsh-medium secondary provision. Free home to school travel.

2.      Under Secondary pupil (Faith) (Page 100) 11 – 16 to be added.

Reason for Decisions:

To ensure Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, meets its responsibility for assessing the suitability of travel for learners between home and places of education and training by both reviewing and consulting on a revised policy to be implemented at the start of the 2017 academic year.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Consultation:

Consultation will take place during the period 5^th December 2016 and the 16^th January 2017.