Transport to school
Appeals
Parents/Carers have the right to appeal against the LA’s decision not to provide transport assistance if they feel there are exceptional circumstances. A Notice of Appeal Form and a copy of Rotherham’s Home to School Transport Policy 2023 can be requested from the Transport Team on 01709 249951 or e mail: education.transport@rotherham.gov.uk
Parents/Carers must submit their grounds for appeal within 20 working days of the original decision. The appeal should also include any relevant medical reports which are no more than 3 months old. This will then be considered by a Senior Officer and a response in writing will be provided within 20 working days from submission. This will explain the reasons for the decision and (unless the original decision is overturned) offer the opportunity to escalate the appeal to by heard by an independent panel.
For more details about Home to School Travel and Transport, please see the Department for Education website where you can access the Guidance on Travel to school for children of compulsory school age - Travel to school for children of compulsory school age (publishing.service.gov.uk)
References
DFE Statutory Guidance on Travel to School for children of complusory school age
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Home to School Transport Policy