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19 – 25 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Travel Assistance Policy consultation

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This consultation has closed

Have your say on Barnet’s new 19 - 25 SEND Travel Assistance Policy.

The council is reviewing the way it provides 19 - 25 SEND Travel Assistance Policy as part of a council-wide travel and transport review. We welcome the views of residents, parents, providers, college and other stakeholders on possible changes to the way we provide travel assistance for young adults.

What we are proposing

We have been reviewing our policies to make them clear, and easy to understand for people who are thinking about or applying for transport.

The proposed changes for young adults are to encourage far

Have your say on Barnet’s new 19 - 25 SEND Travel Assistance Policy.

The council is reviewing the way it provides 19 - 25 SEND Travel Assistance Policy as part of a council-wide travel and transport review. We welcome the views of residents, parents, providers, college and other stakeholders on possible changes to the way we provide travel assistance for young adults.

What we are proposing

We have been reviewing our policies to make them clear, and easy to understand for people who are thinking about or applying for transport.

The proposed changes for young adults are to encourage far greater use of greener travel assistance options via

  • Independent Travel Training (ITT)
  • Cycling allowance
  • Walking allowance
  • Personal Transport Allowance (PTA)
  • Increasing designated pick-up and drop-off points instead of door-to-door service.

Your views are important to us.

We want to hear your views on our proposals. We want to hear from parent/carers of students, colleges, schools and all other interested parties. To find out more please read our summary consultation document on the key changes to the policy or the full draft 19 - 25 SEND Travel Assistance Policy.

How to have your say:

Complete our online questionnaire.

We are keen to hear your views on our proposals and encourage you to have your say by completing our online questionnaire.

If you would like to request a paper questionnaire or another format, please:

  • email transport.brokering@barnet.gov.uk
  • telephone 020 8359 5116
  • write to us at: Barnet Education Service, Transport Brokering Team, London Borough of Barnet, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW.

If you would like someone to help you complete the questionnaire or need more information, please contact us using one of the above methods.

What happens after the consultation closes?

The council will use the consultation findings to inform our final decision. We will publish the results of the consultation, our decision and how we are acting on the results of the consultation on this web page in August 2024.

This consultation has closed

  • We asked, you said, we did

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    We asked

    We asked for your views on our proposed 19-25 SEND Travel Assistance Policy. We have been reviewing our policies to make them clear, and easy to understand for people who are thinking about or applying for transport.

    You Said

    A total of 15 participants provided feedback on the policy. All feedback received has been taken into account when finalising the policy.

    We did

    We will continue to ensure all policies allow for exceptions whilst taking into consideration the importance of independence where possible.

    We recognise that individualised support is essential, and our policy will ensure that alternatives to ITT travel arrangements are in place for those who have been assessed as needing them.

    Safety remains a priority, and we will continue to conduct individual assessments, taking into account each young adult’s needs and personal circumstances. Risk assessments will take these factors into account to ensure that travel arrangements offered are safe for each individual.

    We recognise we need to consider transitions and ensure families have information about any key changes in advance.

    We will organise workshops where parents, carers, and young adults can provide feedback on the travel assistance services and participate in discussions about potential improvements.

    You can read the full results here and the key changes here.