Stop Transport changes for vulnerable SEN children

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

We received a generic letter stating that the transport was under review (which is usual).
However, we were told 4 days before Christmas the existing transport provider whom our children had built a trust with was being terminated.
The Transport people themselves wasn't told about the changes.

These children have many SEN diagnoses ranging from mild to severe.
The class sizes are small to accommodate their needs.
The changes will result in children being transported to school sometimes in excess of class sizes with driver only supervision.
The journeys exceed the Department of Education guidelines of 75 minutes, less for SEN children (maximum).
The guideline also states they have a responsibility to ensure eligible children attend school in safety and comfort conducive to study.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. SEN school transport contracts are the responsibility of your local council.

You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

You may also be able to petition your local council - you can find out who your local council is here: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

If you would like the UK Government or Parliament to change the rules that councils have to follow for the provision of SEN school transport, we could accept a petition about that.

Timeline

21 Dec 2016	Petition opened for signatures
22 Dec 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Dec 2016

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