Post-16 Transport proposed policy change

Overview:  

We are inviting parents, carers, young people with SEND, professionals, and partner organisations to share their views on Salford’s proposed changes to our Post-16 School Transport Policy. This draft policy sets out changes to our transport offer for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) ages 16 to 25. 

Your feedback is essential to make sure we can take a range of opinions on board and understand our residents' views.   

What the consultation is about:  

• Providing information around the different, flexible transport options available to families
• Helping young people to access opportunities for independence
• Engaging with as many affected groups as possible to gather feedback

Check our current Post-16 Transport Policy: 

• Post 16 transport policy 2025 (Adobe PDF format, 205kb)

Your feedback matters:  

• Young people with SEND: Your lived experience is central. We want to hear what matters most to you as you prepare for post-16 education.
• Parents and carers: Your insights help us understand what support works best for families.
• Professionals and organisations: Your expertise helps us understand our approach aligns with best practice and can be delivered effectively across services.
• Transport providers: To continue our effective partnerships, we want your feedback.  

We know that any proposed changes to home to school transport support can be worrying. If your child/children currently use local authority arranged transport arrangements, we have written to you directly as you may be impacted by these proposals when your child moves into Year 12.

Anyone concerned about their arrangements should get in touch, we are offering face-to-face as well as online drop-in sessions (see below).

Please note, any proposed changes will not affect those who are already in Post-16 education, Year 12 and above.

How to take part:  

Complete the online questionnaire 

Information sessions

We are holding both in person and online sessions where you can find out more and ask questions.

In person sessions: 

• Walkden Gateway – 23 February, 10am to 11am 
  Register here for the Walkden session
• Broughton Hub – 27 February, 10am to 11am
  Register here for the Broughton session 

Online sessions (Microsoft Teams): 

• 12 February, 1.30pm to 2.30pm 
• 24 February, 10am to 11am 
• 2 March, 6pm to 7pm  
• 4 March, 2pm to 3pm  

Click here to join your preferred online session

• Meeting ID: 360 502 724 311 63 
• Passcode: 3gf32Yf2 

If you need support to take part, please contact us by emailing transportconsultation@salford.gov.uk.