Consultation on a draft School Travel Policy 2025-2026 and Post-16 Travel Policy Statement 2025-2026

Southampton City Council is consulting on the proposed changes to a draft School Travel Service Draft Policy for 2025-2026 and Post-16 Travel Policy Statement 2025-2026.

The draft School Travel Service Policy 2025-2026 and Post-16 Travel Policy Statement 2025-2026 set out Southampton City Council’s approach to the operation of the School Travel Service in Southampton. It outlines how the council will deliver its statutory responsibilities to provide travel support for eligible children and students under the Education Acts 1996 and 2011, and the Equality Act 2010. It also details local policy for the operation of the School Travel Service in Southampton.

We would like to hear your thoughts on the proposals and any impacts or alternative suggestions you would like us to consider. Now is your opportunity to have your say.

Complete consultation questionnaire

Complete the easy-read version of the questionnaire

The consultation closes Monday 28 October 2024 at 5pm.

You can also email your consultation feedback or queries to yourcity.yoursay@southampton.gov.uk.

Paper copies of the questionnaires can be requested to be printed at Southampton libraries, or downloaded and printed as a paper version. See ‘additional information’ below.

Additional information

Information sessions

We are holding a range of sessions both in person and virtually for parents, carers, schools and colleges. If you would like to attend a session to find out more about the proposals or ask questions, please see the list of sessions below:

Parents, carers and young people

Date	Time	Location	Room Booked
9 September	12noon-1.30pm	Bitterne Precinct	Holy Saviour Church
12 September	1-2.30pm	Southampton City Council Civic Office	Committee Room One
18 September	6-7.30pm	Virtual Join the meeting now (Teams Meeting ID: 331 374 940 069 / Passcode: bRKcRV) Dial in by phone: 023 8212 4058, ID Ref: 527881814#	Microsoft Teams
19 September	11am-12.30pm	Lordshill	Community Centre
25 September	11am-12.30pm	Ocean Village	Harbour Lights Cinema
25 September	6-7.30pm	Virtual Join the meeting now (Team Meeting ID: 363 001 082 71 / Passcode: vbyTEE) Dial in by phone: 023 8212 4058, ID Ref: 275906368#	Microsoft Teams
7 October	11am-12.30pm	Springwell School, Hinkler Rd, Thornhill, Southampton SO19 6DH	School reception to advise on arrival
10 October	11am-12.30pm	Great Oaks School, Vermont Close, Southampton SO16 7LT	School reception to advise on arrival

Schools and colleges

Date	Time	Location	Room Booked
9 September	3.30-5pm	Virtual	Microsoft Teams
17 September	11am-12.30pm	Southampton City Council Civic Office or virtual	Room 121 or Microsoft Teams
18 September	3.30-5pm	Virtual	Microsoft Teams
23 September	3.30-5pm	Virtual	Microsoft Teams