Claims of majority support for school transport charges

A 'SIGNIFICANT majority' of West Sussex people support the introduction of charges for transporting children to church schools in the county, a cabinet member claimed at Friday's county council meeting.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th May 2007, 17:52 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 03:34 BST

The controversial decision to make charges is due to be reconsidered by a select committee next month, under the council's call-in procedure.

But Cllr Mark Dunn, cabinet member for children and young people's services, faced questions from county councillors over the impact of charging, if it goes ahead.

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Cllr Morwen Millson asked how fully the implications for other schools had been taken into account.

"If there is a sudden surge in the future of parents deciding not to send children to denominational schools, has a full assessment been made to see if other schools can cope with the increase in numbers?"

she demanded.

Cllr Dunn said this matter was certainly looked into. "I would like to stress that the decision I have taken is moderate, proportionate and to be tapered in gently," he said.

"I shall be extremely surprised if there is any tidal shift in parental preferences for faith schools as a result of it."

For full story see West Sussex Gazette May 30

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