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Awards, Grants and Transport (Appeals) Committee

This page lists the meetings for Awards, Grants and Transport (Appeals) Committee.

Information about Awards, Grants and Transport (Appeals) Committee

1.         To consider and determine appeals for grant aid from students who do not meet the approved criteria for assistance, under either local or national award regulations.

 

2.         To consider and determine appeals for the payment of expenses of children attending community, foundation voluntary or special schools to enable them to take part in any school activity or educational facility who do not qualify for assistance under the approved policies of the Authority.

 

3.         To consider and determine appeals for the granting of scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries or other allowances to persons over compulsory school age who do not qualify for assistance under the approved policies of the Authority.

 

4.         To consider and determine appeals for the provision of free home to school or college transport – including whether a particular walking route(s) is safe, or the payment of reasonable travelling expenses, to persons who do not qualify for either under the approved policies of the Authority.