Decision details

This report proposes changes to the Council's School Transport Policy with effect from January 2009.

144/2008 The Cabinet agreed to authorise the Director of Children and Adults, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services to:
a) Undertake statutory consultation on the proposal to amend the mainstream school transport policy with effect from January 2009, such that for the purpose of travel assistance, the Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive, and the St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive schools would no longer be deemed to be the nearest appropriate school for those Year 7 pupils deemed selective.
b) Determine whether to amend the school transport policy as outlined above at the end of the statutory consultation process including the consideration of any objections.

This change will make consistent arrangements across the whole Medway Council area with regard to travel to grammar schools. Introducing the change with effect from January 2009 for those newly commencing their secondary education will ensure a transparent and accountable process for ensuring that the determination of the nearest appropriate school is correctly applied.