Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 109000
Schools: Transport
Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026
Question
Mr Will Forster
Liberal Democrat — Woking
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department issues to local Government on safeguarding procedures for drivers transporting pupils to and from school.
Answer
Georgia GouldLocal authorities are responsible for arranging free home-to-school travel for eligible children. The department publishes statutory guidance to assist local authorities in meeting their duties.The statutory guidance makes clear that local authorities mus...
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