School transport consultations

School Transport Policy

The Council is required by law to consult on any changes to is it’s School Transport Policy.

We would like to hear from you about the proposed changes to the School Transport Policy. (known before as the ‘Home to School Transport Policy’)

The School Transport Policy sets out the legal responsibilities of the Council. It has to provide assistance with transport to school or education setting for children and young people living in the local authority area.

The findings of the consultation will be published and presented to Isle of Wight Council Cabinet in 2024.

The findings will help the Council make a decision on:

  • the proposed changes to the policy
  • how they deliver transport assistance

Consultation opens: Monday 29 January 2024

Consultation closes: 11.59pm on Wednesday 13 March 2024

Note that responses received after this time will not be included in the findings report.

How to have your say

Please read the School transport consultation information pack (PDF, 382KB) before completing the response form.

If you are unable to use the online form, you can:

If you have any questions, or to request a printed version of the response form, please email transport.info@iow.gov.uk

Post 16 Transport Policy

The Post 16 Transport Policy is consulted on annually. We would like to here from you about the proposed changes.

Approved changes to the policy will apply to new applications from September 2024.

The findings of the consultation will be published and presented to Isle of Wight Council Cabinet in 2024.

The findings will help the Council decide on:

  • the proposed changes to the policy
  • how they deliver transport assistance

Consultation opens: Monday 29 January 2024

Consultation closes: 11.59pm on Wednesday 13 March 2024

Note that responses received after this time will not be included in the findings report.

How to have your say

Please read the Post 16 consultation Information Pack (PDF, 382KB) before completing the response form.

If you are unable to use the online form, you can:

If you have any questions, or to request a printed version of the response form, please email transport.info@iow.gov.uk

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