Post-16 transport - Consultation

Consultation on the Local Authority’s Post-16 Transport Policy for learners aged 16-18 and continuing learners in further education aged 19-24 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Once a young person reaches 16 years of age, we do not have to provide assistance with transport. This applies if that young person chooses to remain in full time education after the age of 16.

Wakefield Council would welcome feedback from any young people aged 16-18 and their parents/carers and continuing learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities aged 19-24 and their parents/carers on its proposed Post 16 Transport Policy for 2024/2025.

This consultation starts on 8 April 2024 and will end on the 19 April 2024.

The proposed Policy is intended to provide clarity for parents/carers and young people facing a wide range of circumstances. It will make sure that young people with significant special educational needs and disabilities are appropriately supported.

We are clear that while we will help parents of young people aged 16+ with special educational needs and disabilities to get their children to college, where appropriate, it is the parent's responsibility to make sure their child attends college. This may involve parents being more involved in taking their child to college rather than them being transported in a taxi or minibus.

Wherever it is appropriate the young person will be encouraged to take part in a program of Independent Travel Training.

You can view our Post-16 Transport Policy for 2024 to 2025 here.

If you wish to comment on the proposed Post 16 Transport Policy please put them in writing to:

Karen Oxer/Kelly Francis
Policy and Strategy Officer
Learner Support Services
Post 16 Transport Consultation
Wakefield One
PO Box 700
Burton Street
Wakefield
WF1 2EB

Any comments must be made by 19 April 2024.