Decision details

The Committee heard an appeal by the parent of the pupil outlined in the report.  

The appeal was brought against the Department’s decision in relation to eligibility for free transport from the home address to Gower College Swansea.

The parent of the pupil then made verbal representations to the Committee in support of their written submissions and outlined the particular circumstances of her appeal relating to the child and his personal circumstances and conditions. 

They referred to the evidence previously submitted and referred to the additional documentation submitted the day before the meeting.

Officers of the Education and Transportation sections also made verbal representations in support of their written submissions, as did the officer from Gower College Swansea.

The issues around the policy relating to the distance from the property to the school, available walking / bus routes, parental availability to convey the child to school and additional family circumstances were outlined and detailed by the officers to the Committee. 

Members of the Committee asked various questions of both the appellant and officers who responded accordingly. 

The Committee considered fully all the verbal and written submissions made by the parent.

Resolved that: -

1)    The appeal on behalf of the pupil outlined in the report be upheld as the Committee felt there were exceptional circumstances to the case.

2)    Social Services and Education Departments work together to find the most cost effective way of transporting the pupil and another family member to their current education establishment.

3)    In the best interests of the child, he remains at his current educational establishment.