Post 16 Travel Survey – Residents and Agency Feedback

Introduction

Please note this consultation seeks views on Post-16 transport assistance only (this is transport, to college or training and includes post-16 courses at a special school) the proposed changes do not affect transport to school.

Do you live in Redcar and Cleveland?

Yes

Please provide the first 4 characters of your postcode.

Maximum 4 characters

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Which of the following best describes your interest in this consultation?

Local resident

Elected member

Trade Union representative

Member of a community or volunteer group

Transport provider

Other (please specify)

Are you responding to this consultation on behalf of a school, college or any other agency working with children and young people?

Yes

Which of the following best describes the organisation you work for?

A school within Redcar & Cleveland

A school outside of Redcar & Cleveland

A further education or training provider with Redcar & Cleveland

A further education provider outside of Redcar & Cleveland

I am not responding on behalf of an organisation

Any other organisation (please specify below)

Do you agree that the Council should continue to use its limited transport resources to offer discretionary post-16 transport assistance to young people with EHCPs with exceptional circumstances?

Choose one

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

Do you agree that the Council should focus the policy on supporting, and encouraging young people to develop the skills they need to travel independently into training and education to prepare them for adulthood?

Choose one

Definitely agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Definitely disagree

Is it clear from the proposed eligibility criteria set out in the consultation document (table in page 5) who would be eligible for transport assistance from September 2025?

Yes, the eligibility criteria is clear

No, the eligibility criteria is not clear

It is partly clear

Are there any points in the eligibility criteria that require further clarification?

10.

Are there any other suggestions or changes the Council could make to the current travel assistance offered that would help to reduce spend on post-16 transport?