Agenda item

6.1

Written Appeal ST/03

6.1.1

The Strategic Director of Children’s Services submitted a report and commented upon a case where the child’s parent had appealed against the administrative decision made by the Strategic Director with regard to the refusal to grant a home to school travel bus pass (Case No. ST/03).

6.1.2

Semaira Asif explained the Stage 1 review and Stage 2 appeals process regarding the City Council’s Home to School Transport Policy. Ms Asif informed the Committee of the reasons why the request for a home to school travel pass had been refused at Stage 1. She also informed the Committee that the child was attending Stocksbridge High School based on parental choice, and this was not one of the three nearest qualifying schools at the time the choice was made.

6.1.3

The Committee gave consideration to all the supporting information and evidence provided by the pupil’s parent and, arising therefrom, it was:-

6.1.4

RESOLVED: That the appeal be not upheld on the grounds that there are no exceptional medical, financial, family or social circumstances demonstrated and, having regard to the Council’s Home to School Transport Policy, the school that the pupil is requesting a pass for is not the catchment/qualifying school (Case No.ST/03).

6.2

Written Appeal BA/01

6.2.1

The Strategic Director of Children’s Services submitted a report and commented upon a case where the child’s parent had appealed against the administrative decision made by the Strategic Director with regard to the refusal to grant a home to school travel bus pass (Case No. BA/01).

6.2.2

Semaira Asif explained the Stage 1 review and Stage 2 appeals process regarding the City Council’s Home to School Transport Policy. Ms Asif informed the Committee of the reasons why the request for a home to school travel pass had been refused at Stage 1. She also informed the Committee that the child was attending Bankwood Primary School, which was not the catchment school and was under the statutory walking distance of two miles. A Housing Welfare Officer had reported concerns on behalf of the family relating to special educational needs and safeguarding, although no evidence had been provided.

6.2.3

The Committee gave consideration to all the supporting information and evidence provided by the pupil’s parent and, arising therefrom, it was:-

6.2.4

RESOLVED: That a decision on the appeal be deferred to give the appellant a further opportunity to provide evidence relating to the special educational and safeguarding needs of the child (Case No. BA/01)

6.3

Written Appeal SD/01

6.3.1

The Strategic Director of Children’s Services submitted a report and commented upon a case where the child’s parent had appealed against the administrative decision made by the Strategic Director with regard to the refusal to grant a home to school travel bus pass (Case No. SD/01).

6.3.2

Semaira Asif explained the Stage 1 review and Stage 2 appeals process regarding the City Council’s Home to School Transport Policy. Ms Asif informed the Committee of the reasons why the request for a home to school travel pass had been refused at Stage 1. She also informed the Committee that the child was attending Silverdale School based on parental choice, and this was not one of the three nearest qualifying schools at the time the choice was made.

6.3.3

The Committee gave consideration to all the supporting information and evidence provided by the pupil’s parent and, arising therefrom, it was:-

6.3.4

RESOLVED: That the appeal be not upheld on the grounds that there are no exceptional medical, financial, family or social circumstances demonstrated and, having regard to the Council’s Home to School Transport Policy, the school that the pupil is requesting a pass for is not the catchment/qualifying school (Case No.SD/01).

6.4

Written Appeal CH/01

6.4.1

The Committee were advised that Case No. CH/01 had been resolved prior to the hearing.