Home to school transport
Appeals process
The Home to School Transport appeals process consists of two stages:
Stage one
This is a referral to the Principal Officer with responsibility for Home to School Transport. This Officer has discretion to approve requests in special circumstances if applications are found to justify approval outside the policy. If you believe you have grounds to appeal then you should download and complete the stage one appeal form. This form should be returned to:
- Name:
- The Principal Officer
- Address:
- Access Team Northgate House
Northgate
Halifax HX1 1UN.
Stage two
If you disagree with the Principal Officer’s stage one decision then you have the right to present your case to a future meeting of the Home to School Transport Appeal’s Panel which is held monthly.
This panel consist of two Heads of Service from the Children’s and Young People’s Service's Directorate, a Presenting Officer from the Access Team, and a member of the Council’s legal team. They consider appeals based on medical, social or other grounds on their individual merits. Such applications have to be accompanied by a report providing details of the case from the appropriate Educational Welfare Officer.
For further information regarding the Stage Two process please contact the Access Team on 01422 392749.
