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Recommendation 30
30
Accepted
Several witnesses stressed developing independence as an important part of home to school transport provision,...
Conclusion
Several witnesses stressed developing independence as an important part of home to school transport provision, while acknowledging that independent travel was not always suitable.73 The LGA told us that good practice for local authorities was not just about getting a young person from A to B but also about developing an independent person.74 We heard from ADEPT that travel experience from daily to and from school could help children to become independent and use public transport.75
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The government recognises the importance of developing independence in young people and is supporting local authorities to strengthen independent travel training programs and ensure their consistent delivery, as well as improving information for parents through SEND reforms.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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2.7 The department recognises that parental understanding of post-16 transport may affect attendance. Work is underway through the SEND reforms to improve information for parents and young people. Additionally, we are supporting local authorities to strengthen independent travel training and ensure more consistent delivery.
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