You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
Between 16 January and 27 February 2023, we are seeking your views about our proposed Post-16 Travel Policy for the 2023/2024 school year.
We are proposing to:
There are no further proposed changes being made to the policy.
In line with the Cabinet decision made in June 2018, there is an annual increase to the charge we make for Post-16 students who use Suffolk County Council travel.
Whilst we will continue to offer this service at a subsidised rate, the increase is designed to close the gap between the actual cost to the local authority of providing this transport and what is paid by parents/carers or students.
We are proposing to limit the increase to £10 per term for mainstream students and for students who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), meaning the charge of travel for 2023/2024 will be:
For those on low income, an application can be made via the student’s Post-16 provision for support through the 16-19 Bursary Fund.
You can give your views on the policy by:
Please respond by no later than 5pm on Monday 27 February 2023.