Easy Read version of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School Transport Service Consultation

Here are the main things you need to know:

• The cost of SEND transport has gone up a lot.
• More families are asking for help with travel to school and college.
• There are less taxis and drivers available to provide transport.
• The Council wants to help families find better ways to travel that will give people more choice and help people be more independent.

What is being suggested?

Stockport Council wants to:

• Make things clearer for young people over 16 who need help getting to school or college.
• Help more young people travel independently by using things like buses, trams or trains.
• Offer families money every month to arrange their own transport, this is called a Personal Travel Budget.
• Use less private hire taxis.
• Make sure transport costs are good value.