Issue details
Children and Young People - eligibility for assisted travel
To note the report and agree to implementation of the new policy from April 2013. The council has worked with the West London alliance (WLA) to develop a common policy for deciding when assistance with transport to school will be provided. The purpose of the policy is to have parity with neighbouring boroughs in determining assistance with transport. The policy also focuses on developing independence and independent travel skills, and making best use of resources available to the council.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2012
Decision due: 22 Apr 2013 by Executive
Lead member: Lead Member for Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Krutika Pau, Director of Children and Families Email: krutika.pau@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 3126.
Decisions
- 24/04/2013 - Travel Assistance Policy for young people
Agenda items
- 22/04/2013 - Executive Travel Assistance Policy for young people 22/04/2013
Background papers
- travel-assistance-strategy
PDF 109 KB - travel-assistance-equality-analysis PDF 185 KB
- travel-assistance-consulation-meeting-2013-01-22 PDF 70 KB
- travel-assistance-consulation-meeting-2013-01-24 PDF 61 KB
- travel-assistance-consulation-meeting-2013-02-14 PDF 58 KB
- travel-assistance-consultation-2013-03 PDF 88 KB