Issue details

The appointment of a Transport Assessment Officer will mitigate a lot of risks involved with decisions regarding travel arrangements.

The aim of the new role is to review existing and historical travel arrangements with a view to reducing the incidence of single use taxis.

The Officer will work with stakeholders to encourage the use of personal budgets and other travel assistance options.

The officer will provide a professional assessment and review of individual pupils with SEND's home to school transport arrangements

Recommendation of SEND pupils to undertake independent travel training as appropriate.

Assessment of individuals progress towards independent travel.